My almost 5 year old is currently obsessed with sticker books. It’s a delight watching his little fingers remove each sticker with utmost care, and carefully pasting them on each page. His stash of sticker books are his favorite companion at meal times and playdates. On some days, his sticker books follow him to school, {Read More…}
Alligator Books, London: Books for minis
My little one plays with these mini board books from Alligator Books. It’s so cute and easy for him to handle. It’s a ritual for him where he plays with these set of books on the high chair while finishing his meals. The board books are made with excellent quality paper and can withstand rough {Read More…}
Usborne Publishing, London: Books for children
Usborne Books are always a big hit with kids. This UK based company publishes some wonderful book titles for kids. The publisher has worked with many authors to create lovely book titles for children. Fiona Watt is one such popular writer who has worked with Usborne Books to create sweet touch and feel books for {Read More…}
Evelyn Bookless, author, Netherlands
I worry about the amount of plastic and junk that come out of our homes everyday. From plastic shopping bags, plastic toys, paper goods and more, the list is endless. We often forget how our actions will impact the environment that we leave behind for our children. Recycling waste at home is a small step {Read More…}
Lil L Alexander: Food artist and author
I often spot these lovely food art creations for kids on Pinterest. Sometimes I get to see some really colourful works of food art at birthdays. They are so visually appealing and pre-school kids seem to get pretty excited seeing them. Almost a year ago, I came across a book by Lil L. Alexander called {Read More…}
Travel books: Life is a journey
I visited Tokyo last month and was hoping to meet illustrator Aunyarat Watanabe. We didn’t get to see each other, because of her travel schedule, but she was kind enough to send me one of her children’s books Maaaps. My daughter is very young to enjoy this book, but I am sure she will once she {Read More…}
Priddy Books: Fun book titles
Recently, Pansing Books sent me some Priddy titles to review, and I was excited to enjoy it with my little girl. We browsed through the titles together. From enjoying colourful picture books and lift-the-flap books as a baby, her world now revolves around fairytales and sticker books. Here is our take on the Priddy titles we received. Alphaprints: {Read More…}
Inspired by artist and illustrator: Lisa Congdon
I was super delighted to receive a book in the mail from Lisa Congdon, who was kind enough to send me one of her recently published books ‘Whatever you are be a good one’. I spent an entire afternoon browsing through her book, which is an amalgamation of her favourite quotes. Each quote is beautifully {Read More…}
Meet: Giselle Potter
Off late, I have been browsing through children’s books shelves, and here’s another illustrator, that I have bookmarked as one of my favourites. Yes, it is Giselle Potter, from Hudson Valley (New York). Coming from a family of artists, she is super-talented. I love the distinctive folk-art style she uses to draw her characters – each {Read More…}