Here is a book by the hugely popular Swedish author and illustrator Elsa Beskow (1874-1953). Her books delighted many generations of readers. They have been translated into many languages and […]
“Peter and Lotta’s Christmas”: a year of twins life from one Christmas to next Read More »
We will be celebrating 2018 Christmas Advent with posting one Christmas picture book review every day from the 1st to 24th December and a giveaway on the 25th. Expect Christmas and winter
Illustrated Christmas Books 2018 Advent and Giveaway Read More »
The newest addition to our home library is now the oldest book on our shelves. Published in London in 1896 it turns 122 this year! I am always fascinated by
The “Nonsense” they’ve been reading 120+ years ago Read More »
Those who loved Shaun Tan’s award-winning “Tales from Outer Suburbia” (a compilation of surrealistic short stories) would be delighted with his latest creation, the sister volume “Tales from the Inner
This is a true story of how two sets of original children’s book illustrations were saved from a rubbish dump in St. Petersburg, Russia; and through some curious twists of
From Russia with love, Harry Reade’s illustrations find a home Read More »