When parents choose a book for their child, they are investing, consciously or unconsciously, in vital elements of their child’s development and sense of wellbeing. They are also sharing the huge … [Read more...]
Author interview: Rachel Bright
Rachel Bright is a writer, illustrator, printmaker and eternal optimist. Her picture book, My Sister is an Alien, is a charming and funny portrayal of a little boy getting to grips with the birth of … [Read more...]
Picture Books About Healthy Eating and Table Manners
In an ideal world, the young children in our care would eat balanced, nutritious meals and snacks, and have perfect table manners. In reality, many children at some point in their childhood will be … [Read more...]
Author interview: Nadia Shireen
Nadia Shireen is an exciting new author and illustrator. Her first picture book, Good Little Wolf is proving to be a big hit with critics, parents and children alike. As well as being laugh-out-loud … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Topsy and Tim
Topsy and Tim are the ultimate ‘situation’ books. We look at their extraordinary 51-year history. When Jean and Gareth Adamson set about creating a new children’s book in the late 1950s, they came up … [Read more...]
Should you always tell the truth to children?
'White Lies' are regularly told by parents for various reasons, including: to preserve a child's innocence (“Father Christmas and the tooth fairy are real”), to avoid undesirable behaviour (“if the … [Read more...]
Anxiety in Childhood
All of us get anxious – and tiny babies, toddlers and young children are no exception. Anxiety can start in the womb, the baby connecting with the feelings of the mother in utero. "Happy children … [Read more...]