Go To Sleep! Children’s book illustrations/design Written by Marion Adams. Tansy the sheep can’t go to sleep. She’s forgotten how to do it! But when she follows the barn owl’s advice and starts counting sheep, she realises that there is something wrong … “Go To Sleep” is a delightful bedtime story with a humorous twist…
Strong and Mighty Max
Strong and Mighty Max Children’s book illustration/Educational illustration Written by Kristina Gray “Strong and Mighty Max” is just that, he’s a little boy who is strong and mighty! He also happens to have achondroplasia, which means his bones don’t grow in the same way lots of peoples’ bones do. Max’s creator, Kristina Gray, a mother of a child…
The Benefits of Being Owned By a Pup
Life With a Mutt There are many, many reasons why owning a dog is an amazing adventure. With a dog, you have a loyal companion. This works both ways, because you become the loyal companion for your pooch as well. Dogs have the ability to cheer us up, and they can help us to get…
Celebrating National Parents’ Day
Parents. We all have them. Sometimes we love them, sometimes they drive us up the wall! Sometimes they aren’t related to us, and sometimes they can’t be with us. But we’ve all got someone we can thank for getting us to where we are today. Parents play a vital role in the lives of children….
Children Books Are the Foundation for Quality Learning and Education
Children are consistently learning, starting at birth. Their daily experiences help to construct a foundation for their mental development and enhancement for many years to come. Reading children’s books provides the greatest opportunity for little ones to excel in education from childhood to young adults. The introduction of children’s books at early stages in life…
A very Happydesigner sees her children’s books go off to print!
I have been very excited to be working in partnership with a good friend on a new set of children’s books. The Busy Body Series, is a new set of books teaching children (well some adults too…) all about the body and how things work. Heather and I first met 3 years ago and we…
Most Beloved Children’s Christmas Stories
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…. colourful lights, beautifully decorated trees, glistening snow, and of course, presents! Everyone is starting to get into the holiday spirit. We are all busy shopping, decorating, baking and spending time with loved ones. Children are dreaming of sugar plum fairies, magical snowmen and flying reindeer. Every child…
The Use Of Animals To Convey Messages
The use of humanised animals in literature is not a new fad in any case, in fact, it has been around for decades! The style is popular for numerous reasons, some being that the child can relate more to the animal than a child or even animals are used to show human nature towards each…
The Use of Children’s Books Benefit Future Imaginations
Future Imagination, Advanced Ideas Using children’s books benefits the imagination of any child’s mind because books create a sense of wonderment for anyone reading and viewing the book, especially curious and energetic children. A child’s book will bring colours, mysteries, and questions to every child’s mind. A child’s imagination needs to be sparked. When an imagination…
