children's books
The Pout-Pout Fish
(written by Deborah Diesen, illustrated by Dan Hanna)
Highly Recommended! | books, children's books, Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna
Follow Your CuriosityEntrada Publishing Reviews What Wonders Do You See... When You Dream?
"A literary journey perfect for any bedtime"
Thoughts | books, children's books, reviews, new releases, illustrated books
Continue ReadingMidwest Book Review Reviews What Wonders Do You See... When You Dream?
"An outstanding alternative to most sleep books."
Thoughts | books, children's books, reviews, new releases, illustrated books
Continue ReadingThe Wishing Shelf Reviews What Wonders Do You See... When You Dream?
"Perfect for a restless child at bedtime."
Thoughts | books, children's books, reviews, new releases, illustrated books
Continue ReadingWriting for Children
I've never been so excited about introducing a new book, of my creation, to the world. There's something really special about a children's book—or is it... magical?
Thoughts | artists, writing for children, children's books, painting, new releases, illustrated books
Continue Reading"Where it all came from—the other mother with her button eyes, the rats, the hand, the sad voices of the ghost-children—I have no real idea. It built itself and told itself, a word at a time."
— Neil Gaiman
for Creatives | books, Neil Gaiman, magic/mystery of creating/art, writing, children's books, inspiration/the muse
Follow Your Curiosity"Think about books as both mirrors and doors, and allow all kids to access both. Celebrate stories of all kinds."
— Shannon Hale
for Creatives | books, children's books, value the art, Shannon Hale
"Writing for children is murder. A chapter has to be boiled down to a paragraph. Every word has to count."
— Dr. Seuss
for Creatives | reading, writing, writing for children, children's books, Dr. Seuss
Fortunately, the Milk
(written by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Skottie Young)
Highly Recommended! | Neil Gaiman, British, sci-fi, fantasy, children's books, Skottie Young
Follow Your CuriosityThe Wolves in the Walls
(written by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Dave McKean)
Highly Recommended! | books, Neil Gaiman, fantasy, horror, Dave McKean, children's books
Follow Your Curiosity