Category Archives: Children’s books

From The Wind in the Willows to The Velveteen Rabbit: The Most Wonderful Books for Children

Reading is something deeply personal and although there are many good children’s books, some may appeal to us more than others from various reasons. From The Wind in the Willows to The Velveteen Rabbit: the most wonderful books for children. Read More

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“Make Room for the Child in Us”: Interview with Illustrator Irina Dobrescu

In our interview, illustrator Irina Dobrescu gives an insight into her creative process, sharing her experiences, challenges and doubts, and talks about why it is important to forget what you have learned from time to time, why acyclic and gouache are the medium she prefers at the moment, and why we should all remain children at heart. Read More

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A Children’s Book I Bought for Myself

I honestly do not remember the last time I was so absorbed by an illustrated book (if I’ve ever been), except my first incursion into William Grill’s magical universes, The Wolves of Currumpaw. Read More

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The Wolves of Currumpaw

  I am fascinated with children’s books. I have kept all my childhood books, my almost three-year-old son already has a considerable collection and I have started to even buy him books to save for later. Yes, you could say … Read More

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The Gift of Books

  Ever since childhood, books have been my absolute favourite present to receive, for Christmas or for any other occasion. And it is incredible to see how my toddler son is starting to feel the same. The advent calendar is … Read More

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