Books Make Good Pets

Books Make Good Pets by John Agard Hachette Children’s Group (September 2020) Books make good pets and don’t need going to … More

Book of the Month: December 2019

It’s December. Time to share and read something festive and frosty. But this year I’m in the mood for something … More

The last month, for the first time since I started this little blog project called ‘Book of the Month’ two … More

Maybe because I was born in October, or maybe because I like dressing up, or maybe because I wanted to … More

The UK is currently experiencing an unusually long lasting heatwaves. Britons usually complain about the lack of sunshine but now … More

As the Father’s Day is around the corner (in UK), this month’s pick is a picture book filled with love … More

Last year I wrote a post called ‘A Beginner’s Guide to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair by a Beginner’ after … More

This morning I woke up to shocking news about the terrorist attack that had happened last night at London Bridge … More

YES! I did it! I went to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, which was on my bucket list! I almost … More

This is a report on my very first London Book Fair visit. The London Book Fair is an annual book … More

Living abroad, I often miss and feel nostalgic about Japanese traditions. In Japan, the 3rd of March is a … More

This post is about what creative process means to me. I draw, paint and make things because I enjoy it, but … More

I’m ashamed to tell you that I read one of the greatest children’s book classics, The Lion, the Witch and … More

When I took a short course on picture book illustration, the tutor told us that we should include some black … More

As an aspiring illustrator, I’m always looking out for any networking and learning opportunities like a hungry hawk. I also … More