Here you’ll find reviews of books whose creators were nominated for or have won Kate Greenaway Medal, awarded by the CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people. A companion CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding children’s book written in English. These are UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s literature awards.
“Blessed are they that have not seen and yet have believed” is the concluding line of this beautiful retelling of the “Easter” Biblical story. Starting with the Passover festivities in […]
“Easter” story retelling in Jan Pieńkowski’s signature dramatic silhouettes Read More »
Understanding the universal language of music clearly helped David Ouimet (formerly, a noise rock band musician) craft the beautiful language of “I Go Quiet”, rich with evocative musical connotations. It
“I Go Quiet” David Ouimet finds his voice in the noisy world of picture books 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
Every now and again I am asked about ways to inspire the love of reading in energetic toddlers when settling down with a book is the last thing they want