The loss of a loved one can be a difficult matter to reconcile with a young child. Whatever you say, however you explain, even at such a distraught time whatever you do will remain in your child’s conscience forevermore. Everyone remembers their first loss, at no matter what age, and they shall remember it as adults [Read More]

Blueberry girl is a poem by Neil Gaiman that he wrote for his friend Tori Amos and her daughter Tash, who she was pregnant with at the time. It is a wonderful, simple piece that implores the powers that be to watch over this newborn girl and shield her from all the bad things that [Read More]

Not unlike the writing of articles for a struggling novelist, illustration for children’s books used to be a medium with which any budding artist or design student may showcase their talent and hone their craft while providing an income that allows them the time to pursue their real artistic ambitions. All that has changed. Now [Read More]

When it comes to picture books there are a special few author/illustrators who through their extraordinary talent and dedication, coupled with their uncanny ability to think and see like a child, can be considered truthfully as masters of their craft. Beatrix Potter, Theodor Geisel, Babette Cole, Pam [Read More]