I decided to take part in an illustration challenge. A chance to make art with the freedom that design briefs and deadlines rarely bring. The…

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This is my illustration of Nova, the ambitious and courageous lead character in one of my picture book stories. Nova is the best swimmer in…

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“I am a child of books. I come from a world of stories …” So begins this lyrical tale of imagination, freedom and adventure…

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Red: A Crayon’s Story is a clever, funny and insightful book by Michael Hall. It’s about a red crayon … well kind of. Everyone expects…

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Much has been said about this crowd-funding success story already, but this book of creative non-fiction by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo deserves the…

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Dreamers is a beautiful, joyful book for the children of the world written by Ezekiel Kwaymullina and illustrated by Sally Morgan. “We are the…

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(‘Reading With Walls’ feature illustration from Gene Leun Yang’s Challenge Resources) “Reading is a fantastic way to open your minds and hearts to new…

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A beautiful lullaby that shares the hopes for a new baby as they discover the natural wonders of the world. Lifelong joys like listening…

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“I know I can’t change the way I look. BUT maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see…” There’s a reason this…

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This beautiful book came highly recommended by a friend who adores reading it to her children. Another gem by Mark Sperring that’s particularly fitting…

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