If you’ve ever lost yourself in the vibrant pages of a children’s book, you know there’s something truly magical about them. These aren’t just stories; they’re gateways to worlds of imagination, learning, and fun. Here at Happydesigner, we’re not just about creating books; we’re about crafting experiences that stay with little readers (and their grown-ups!)…
This February, why not love your libraries!
Valentine’s Day may be all about showing your nearest and dearest how much you care for them, or perhaps to declare your feelings to someone special who maybe doesn’t yet know it, but how about spreading the love a little further by visiting your library? February has been designated National Library Lovers Month, and the…
Why not make 2024 the year you become an author?
We’re a month into 2024, and how is the year going for you so far? Are you sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? Have you been following Dry January or Veganuary? Well, how about embarking on a different sort of quest for 2024, one that will give you a year-long (maybe even lifelong) interest, exercise…
How well do you know your children’s classics?
Here’s a bit of fun for the summer holidays: a fun quiz on how well you know your children’s classics. Are you au fait with Anne of Green Gables? Could you wax lyrical about Winnie the Pooh? Are you cognisant of the Cat in the Hat? By classics, we’re, of course, talking about books that…
Here comes Summer: five things for Children to do!
We may have just passed the longest day, and the nights are about to start drawing in, but summer is upon us, and school will soon be breaking up. So, dig out the shorts and sunshades, grab a picnic and head off outside. Here are five things to do in the summer that won’t break…
Writing Tips for Budding Young Authors
Are you a young person who is burning to write a book? Do you love reading children’s stories and want to see if you can write too? It’s never too soon (or too late) to start. Some people start young. Did you know that Mary Shelley was only 18 when she began work on Frankenstein?…
We’re helping get children outside and into the garden
If there’s one thing that’s at the heart of Happydesigner, it’s a love of the outdoors and nature. You can see it in so many of the children’s book illustrations we create for our clients. So, we’re really pleased that at the end of the month, from May 27 to June 4, is National Children’s Gardening…
Writing a children’s book? Five mistakes to avoid
We love children’s literature at Happydesigner, and as children’s book illustrators and authors, we’re committed to getting more publications out there to engage and inspire young readers. However, anyone who thinks writing a children’s book is easy just because the audience members are young should think again. It may not be the same as writing…
Animals in children’s books: which are your favourite?
Did you know that April in the UK was National Pet Month? We’re said to be a nation of animal lovers, and the team here at Happydesigner certainly concur with that. We even have Erik the cat featured on our website (our Head of Quality Control and bringer of chaos!). Drawing animals, though, requires great skill and our…
