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 Allen and Eric Carle are just some names [Read More]

Benjamin Garland joins the LMNOP team this week with his regular blog column, Benjamin’s Books. We met Benjamin earlier this year and discovered he had a lot to say on the subject of children’s books – a topic he is extremely passionate about.
You can look forward to reading his in-depth book reviews of some of [Read More]