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02.20.2022

In High Praise Of Exceptional Literary Illustrations

Great illustrations are one of the most enjoyable aspects of children’s literature. We all love looking at beautiful pictures (especially when they accompany great storytelling) and, when the two mesh, we have a classic on our hands!

01.08.2022

PLEASING PICTURES MAKE READING ALL THE MORE FUN

For young children, especially before they can read, illustrations are extremely important because they tell a story (almost as much as words). Here are some picture books that are perfect for children under the age of six years.

07.07.2021

Book Lovers: Tips To Inspire

Reading is one of the best habits that should be instilled early on in children. If you start at a young age, it’s more likely that a child will grow up to be a lifelong bookworm. This means that they’ll…

02.03.2021

Beatrix Potter’s Enchanting Illustrations

Beatrix Potter’s Enduring Legacy “What heaven can be more real than to retain the spirit world of childhood?” -Beatrix Potter Beatrix Potter (1866 – 1943) is most well-known for her beloved children’s tales of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny (The Tale…

11.11.2020

Little Women: The Longevity Of Louisa May Alcott’s Masterwork

“You must cherish your illusions if they make you happy.” –Jo March Little Women (1868) Revisited Since it was first published (in two parts—one in 1868, the other in 1869), Louise May Alcott’s novel has been a favorite of fans…

01.27.2020

What Your Children Should Be Reading This Winter

Children’s Books that Explore the Magic of Winter The Long Winter (1940) by Laura Ingalls Wilder (recipient of the John Newbery medal) is the sixth of nine books in the writer’s beloved Little House series. This novel is especially wonderful…

11.26.2019

The Characters of Roald Dahl

5 of Roald Dahl's Books: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Danny the Champion of the World, The wonderful story of henry sugar and six more, boy, and matilda

What Are Some of Roald Dahl’s Most Popular Books for Children? Matilda (1988) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) Fantastic Mr. Fox (1970) James and the Giant Peach (1961) (All with illustrations by Quentin Blake) Which Characters do…