Parents. We all have them. Sometimes we love them, sometimes they drive us up the wall! Sometimes they aren’t related to us, and sometimes they can’t be with us. But we’ve all got someone we can thank for getting us to where we are today. Parents play a vital role in the lives of children….
A very Happydesigner sees her children’s books go off to print!
I have been very excited to be working in partnership with a good friend on a new set of children’s books. The Busy Body Series, is a new set of books teaching children (well some adults too…) all about the body and how things work. Heather and I first met 3 years ago and we…
Planning, Teamwork, and Publish; Writing A Childrens Book
When it comes to writing a book, there are numerous challenges that are put in front of the author, the same can be said of the author of a children’s book. Authors are faced with a unique audience that cannot understand complex ideas, nor will they have the attention span to do so. Therefore planning…
Becoming a Children’s book illustrator
Becoming an Illustrator for Children’s Books The role of a children’s book illustrator is the creation and design of images to complement children’s stories. An illustrator could be employed by a publishing house or magazine, but most commonly, they work on a freelance basis. This means that they work with a variety of writers or…
Quentin Blake; Children’s Illustrator
Quentin Blake is a world renowned illustrator, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business like Roald Dahl. Blake has contributed to thousands of books, created several characters of his own, and has otherwise revolutionized the world of children’s books. Biography Blake was born in London in 1932, a historically harsh time for…
Children’s Book Illustration: And Its Importance Within Education
Educating children is a goal for every parent and teacher. Being able to bring content, and real life skills to kids is very easy, however, helping them understand the lessons at hand is harder than most would think. However, wonderful illustrations in the books we provide for our youth can help them progress those skills….
Roald Dahl; The Author By Chance
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous and well recognised children’s book authors. His stories are quick classics; a staple in the forming of a child’s growing imagination. Most stories relate to lifelong lessons that are better learned as a child. His books are told from the child’s viewpoint, which will often put the…
How Children’s Book Illustrators Create Lively Effects
How Children’s Book Illustrators Create Lively Effects Drawing & illustrating pictures for children’s story books is a great skill. Illustrators create deep effects to make the illustrations meaningful. Through using various media & techniques they are able to capture little minds and take them on an imaginative journey! Children’s illustrators are able to attract children through the…
Santa’s New Reindeer book… comes to life!
I have been working on this book for a while now. Its a christmas tale written by: John Bradstreet…. YES YES…. I know its not christmas!! But hear me out!!! Its a new children’s book about a little pair of reindeers that Mr & Mrs Claus adopt! Stunning little tale! I have just finished the illustrations and…