In a recent post, Nic Bottomley, founder of Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights in Bath, included The Day Louis Got Eaten by writer/illustrator John Fardell in his list of top-ten picture book recommendations. So I borrowed Louis from the library, and then had the following e-mail exchange with the author (reprinted here with his permission). Dear Mr. Fardell, Since the […]
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Lovely e-mail exchange with author, John Fardell
In a previous post, Nic Bottomley, founder of Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights in Bath, cited The Day Louis Got Eaten by writer/illustrator John Fardell as one of his top ten picture book recommendations. I borrowed it from the library, and then had the following exchange with the author (reprinted here with his permission). Dear Mr. Fardell, Since […]
July Book Review
Zagazoo by Quentin Blake is an unparalleled parenting parable. Hands off, kids. This is a picture book for mums and dads. Idyllic couple, George and Bella are delighted when an unexpected parcel arrives at their door –a rosy creature labelled “Zagazoo” with a smile as enchanting as only Quentin Blake can squiggle. The couple plays happily with their new […]
June Book Pick: “A Kick in the Head,” edited by Paul Janeczko
“Poetry gives me a kick in the head. Poetry gives me a kick!” writes poet, Joan Bransfield Graham, featured in Paul Janeczko’s “everyday guide to poetic forms”, A Kick in the Head. This well organized, playfully illustrated volume makes the reader want to reach for a pen and get started. Janeczko introduces 29 different types of poetry, […]