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…}
Susse Linton, Sweden: Surface pattern designer
Often when I speak to illustrators/designers, I realize a lot of their style is inspired by travel. I was excited to get in touch with Scottish-origin surface pattern designer Suisse Linton, who now lives in Sweden. Susse’s works spans across animal prints, florals, home patterns and the seaside. My favorites from her collection, are the {Read More…}
Ada and Iwo, Poland: Kids wall art
I love flipping through kids board books, often to check out the different styles that illustrators use to bring a story to life. Sometime back, I came across the work of Anna Zatorska, an artist based in Warsaw, Poland. While she is not a book illustrator, I totally love her illustrative style. Her playful kid-friendly {Read More…}
Illustrator spotlight: Heather Rosas
Today, on the blog, I want to introduce Heather Rosas, an illustrator and surface pattern designer based in California, USA. I took notice of her work, when I came across this lovely mermaid print that she had designed. Given that Saira has been obsessed with all things mermaid for a while, this brought a smile {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…}
Girl with character: Ang Ku Kueh
The sultry summer heat in Singapore, did not deter us to catch up yesterday afternoon. I was meeting Shijia Wang, the woman behind the brand Ang Ku Kueh Girl and Friends. She treated me to an iced coffee blend, while we had a quick chat about her work. I had no idea what Ang Ku {Read More…}
Impressive illustrator: Georgina Hill
She greets me with a beautiful smile, and a 3-week baby in tow, to her lovely home in Singapore. We decide to spend an afternoon chatting about the work that she does. I am somewhat familiar with Georgina’s work. I did browse her portfolio before meeting her, but I am excited to see it in {Read More…}
Talented Illustrator: Marta Altes
Hello folks, I love beautifully illustrated books. Now here’s a Spanish artist Marta Altes, based in London, who does some lovely illustrations. You will fall in love with her colorful books My Grandpa and I am an Artist. Here’s a short tete-a-tete with her, and some snippets from her books. What inspires your illustrations? Everyday {Read More…}