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Tag: picture books

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

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Book of the Month: November 2019

Back in June, I shared Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton (Walker Books 2014) as the book of the month … More

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Avocado Asks

Avocado Asks Orchard Books – out 2nd April 2020 Avocado is feeling just fine in the fruit and veg aisle at … More

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Book of the Month: October 2019

You know it’s autumn when red and orange leaves begin to pile up on the ground. Autumn is such an … More

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Book of the Month: September 2019

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

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World Illustration Awards 2019

Way before I decided to be an illustrator, going to see the World Illustration Awards exhibition at Somerset House had been … More

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Book of the Month: July 2019 – 50th Moon Landing Anniversary Special

On the 20st of July, 1969, mankind step onto the moon for the first time in the human history. This … More

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Book of the Month: June 2019

SHH! Listen. I have a book I want to share. It’s Shh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton (Walker … More

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Book of the Month: May 2019

This week our world has lost a bit of magic along with the great children’s book author-illustrator Judith Kerr’s passing. … More

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Book of the Month: April – Italian Special

My April started with the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy. This year was my third year to go to … More

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The Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2019

Another year, another Bologna Children’s Book Fair. My spring has been marked by the fair for the last three years. … More

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Book of the Month: March 2019

I’d like to talk about death this month. This 13th of March marks the 20th year since I lost my … More

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My Picture Book Bucket List

Roald Dahl wrote 20 children’s books during his career. Tomi Ungerer did about 40 children’s books. Maurice Sendak produced more … More

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Book of the Month: February 2019

With only week away till Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing a picture book about a matter of heart this month – … More

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Book of the Month: January 2019

I know it’s already more than half-way into January but, hey, Happy New Year to you! Every new year, I … More

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Book of the Year: 2018

This year, a picture book caught my eyes out of nowhere and stole my heart. It’s Julián Is a Mermaid … More

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Book of the Month: December 2018

It’s December. Time for some Christmas stories. This month I’m going to share a story of a war, a miracle … More

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Book of the Month: November 2018

Some studies show that huge reductions in meat and dairy eating are essential to avoid dangerous climate change. I’m not … More

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Book of the Month: October 2018

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

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Book of the Month: September 2018

The other day I had a pleasure of having a glimpse into the life of scientists at the Natural History … More

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