We’re incredibly excited to spotlight The Adventure Globe as our Book of the Month here at Happydesigner—an uplifting, globetrotting tale that blends magic, geography, and sibling teamwork into one beautifully illustrated children’s book. This story marks the debut children’s book by Sarah Lorimer De Santi, a passionate traveller, mother, and storyteller who drew on her…
What’s the Best Thing to Help Your Brain Unwind?
Give Your Brain a Well-Deserved Holiday! Our brains work hard—solving problems, remembering where we left our keys, and trying to figure out if we’ve already fed the cat (again). No wonder they need a little TLC! Think of your brain like a busy little artist—full of creativity, ideas, and the occasional what-on-earth-was-I-thinking moment. But even…
Book of the Month Review: Mini Healthcare Heroes
Meet the Mini Healthcare Heroes Mini Healthcare Heroes is not just a book series—it’s a delightful and educational adventure for kids! Created by Celie Brayson, a Paramedic Practitioner with a passion for teaching, and brought to life through the magical illustrations from our Sarah at Happydesigner, this series empowers children with essential first-aid knowledge. From…
Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Creativity and Inspiration at Happydesigner
As the year winds down and December brings its festive cheer, it’s the perfect time to look back on the creative journey we’ve been on at Happydesigner. This year has been packed with inspiring projects, insightful discussions, and moments of joy that we’ve shared through our blog. Each post has been a window into our…
Book of the Month Review: “Signing Friends” – A Journey into Makaton Signing for Children
Embracing the World of “Signing Friends” When it comes to unlocking communication skills, especially for little ones, there’s nothing more rewarding than finding the perfect tool to make learning fun and accessible. That’s precisely what the “Signing Friends” book series achieves. This collaborative project between the much-loved Singing Hands team and us here at Happydesigner…
What to do this summer? Take your lead from literature
The summer holidays are looming, a time when children have five or six glorious weeks stretching ahead of them. If we are lucky, the days will be filled with sunshine. Even if we’re not, it is a great opportunity for families to spend time together. But what to do? Well, as we’re children’s book designers…
Happydesigner Piggy Post: News & Features from September 2023
STOP PRESS: HAPPYDESIGNER ARE ON THE MOVE! Apologies for the slightly shorter blog this month, as much of our time is being spent on getting organised for our impending move to new premises. Happydesigner’s new home will soon be in a 17th Century Grade 2 listed building full of quirky-shaped rooms and lots of old,…
Trees: they’re green, they’re brown, they’re leafy and we love them!
Do you love trees? We do! In fact, we love trees so much that our superstar children’s book designer and author, Sarah-Leigh, has made a tree the hero of her latest book. ‘Sally Sapling’ features the eponymous character who witnesses the changing decades as she goes from a young tree to a mature copper beech….
Happydesigner Piggy Post: News & Features from August 2023
August Overview The hectic year continues apace, with no signs of letting up, but we love what we do here at Happydesigner, so it’s all good! Perhaps the sun may not have been shining as much as we would have liked throughout August, but the studio has remained as bright and as colourful as ever,…
