Found via KID Independent today this gorgeous print called Books Can Take You Anywhere by The Little Fox on Etsy…
The print is also available on a tote bag…
Wouldn’t that be the perfect library bag?
The Little Fox creates dreamy and whimsical artworks many of which are book related. Including this gorgeous painting of The Owl and The Pussycat...
Drool over The Little Fox Etsy store here and read The Little Fox blog here.
Recently the very talented Cinti from My Poppet had a spectacular trip to Japan. While she was away Katie did a guest post for her on the My Poppet blog about one of our very special new books in our store, The Secret Circus by Johanna Wright.
Pop over to the My Poppet blog to see Katie’s review of this gorgeous book and to find out more about the author and illustrator Johnna Wright.
Today in the park Ned and I met a little girl called Henrietta. I have always loved that name and have also loved Melbourne author/illustrator Martine Murray’s quirky little character called Henrietta.
The Henrietta in the park was a ‘great go getter’ and gorgeous just like the fictional Henrietta. Martine Murray is an enchanting author/illustrator, her Henrietta character is strong, imaginative, curious and funny, so very funny. These little novels are perfect for ages 4 to 8 and not just for girls. These are a great inroduction to reading with plenty of pictures and creative use of text to delight and occupy children and adults!. Publisher Allen and Unwin have done a wonderful job in packaging these books, especially the hardcover editions with cloth binding and ribbon marker. Look out for them because ‘there’s no one better’.
Inspired by Pip from Meet Me at Mikes, I thought I would start the week with five of my favourite things from the last week…
1) I found these absolutely beautiful illustrations by Tomoko Suzuki…
The one above with the balloons has been in my thoughts for days. What do you think?
Tomoko has a gorgeous website, with a gallery of his art, a blog and online shop attached.
2) Watched as the little one fell asleep with Elmer - one of the best picture books about individuality and acceptance of difference’s. A classic that is often forgotten.
3) Caught a sneak peek on the Simply Read blog at the new book coming this year illustrated by Julie Morstad.
4) I have been reading some great particularly great blog posts this week…
Misrule and Lucinda Library both wrote wonderful, insightful posts about the announcement of the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s shortlist.
Adored Media Macaroni’s post on being the Oldest Babysitter in the Club. Everyone who remembers the Babysitters Club books from childhood – you’ll love this.
I have admired and held in my heart this beautiful post by Jodi on her blog Che and Fidel. As a mother I felt such emotion reading her post and went a bit teary. Jodi’s blog is always beautifully thought out and inspiring.
And finally Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast has a wonderful interview with Tao Nyeu. She is a gorgeous girl with an incredible talent and Seven Impossible Things always ask such cool questions.
5) Loving the quirky art of Sandy Mastroni available on Etsy
Publishers Weekly have announced their Best Books of 2009. The children’s list is fantastic and I think the children’s fiction section is the most outstanding group of novels. I have just finished reading When You Reach Me which is one of the loveliest and most imaginative intermediate novels I have read in a long time.
Two of our favourite picture books are listed. Duck! Rabbit! by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld and All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Marla Frazee.
You may remember that we posted this gorgeous clip of Duck! Rabbit! from Chronicle Books…
Amy K Rosenthal is one of the most creative and inspirational picture book authors. Her books are fun, they are a joy to read aloud and they are always totally unique. Duck! Rabbit! is laugh out loud funny and it challenges both children and adults to think about the way they see things.
All the World is a stunning picture book that we fell in love with and have imported from the US. Is has been an Indie bookshop favourite in the US and there is no doubting why. The text is a gentle rhyme, like a lullaby that washes over the reader. It highlights the connections that exist in the world between all of us and nature, all the big and little things that relate. The warmth and the intimacy in the illustrations match the text perfectly making this one of the most beautiful books to share with a child. The illustrator Marla Frazee has this written on her home page …
‘There’s an inherent belief in children’s publishing that if the book comes from the heart of the creator, it will speak to the heart of the child’
… I think All the World definitely lives up to that quote.
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