Bears delivering and receiving letters: Books by Tom Percival and David Lucas
One of the everyday delights in my life is getting post; the sort that comes through the letter box and thuds satisfylingly on the mat. Indeed, it’s one of the fringe benefits of reviewing children’s...
View Article8 Children’s Book Illustrators with online shops
It seems a good time of year to quickly share with you some lovely online shops where you can buy beautiful objects and art from various children’s book illustrators. Have fun browsing! Leigh...
View ArticleHandmade Christmas (book) decorations inspired by Ernest and Celestine
A good story can right the world. It can draw you back from lonely grumpiness, or fed-up tiredness. It can make you feel human and connected once again. And this truth is at the gentle heart of Ernest...
View ArticleWrapping paper and cards for book lovers
Some of us might be just a few weeks away from giving a book or two to people we love. In light of this I’ve been playing around with making some appropriate wrapping paper using images in the public...
View ArticleOne Christmas Wish
With all the classic Christmassy magic of that archetypal seasonal story The Nutcracker, One Christmas Wish by Katherine Rundell and illustrated by Emily Sutton is the perfect book to get you in the...
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