News – tagged "children's illustrations"

Why We Love the Bustletown Books

Sophie Meehan Posted on May 29 2021

We carefully select every book that goes into our shop, and we really do love each one. Today we're giving you a closer look at a series that has quickly become one of our favourites; All Around Bustletown by Rotraut Susanne Berner.

Richard Scarry's Busy Busy Life

Sophie Meehan Posted on May 07 2021

Our illustrator of the month for May is much loved children's book icon Richard Scarry. Scarry was an American children's author and illustrator known for his witty, highly detailed and charismatic books. He's one of the most prolific and best-selling children's authors of all time, with over 150 books to his name. Learn how his school life and years in the army influenced his art style.

Beatrice Alemagna's Unique and Charming Picture Books

Sophie Meehan Posted on October 31 2018

Alemagna manages to retain a recognisable aesthetic through all of her work, but for each new book she utilises different materials. Her illustrations have used collage, cutouts, paint, textured paper, transparent elements and coloured pencils.