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Best Classic Book 2011
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/05/2011 17:55:56
*Winner*Miffy At The Gallery by Dick Bruna (Egmont, £3.50), 2+Read our interview with Dick Bruna.
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Best Classic Book: Miffy At The Gallery
By Words: Catherine O'Dolan Photography: Ferry André de la Porte on 17/05/2011 16:27:44
An interview with author, Dick Bruna, who tells us about the creation of his iconic bunny girl, Miffy
How would do explain Miffy’s enduring appeal? I think it is Miffy’s simplicity which seems to appeal to children and adults – and that has never changed over all the years I have been publishing books about Miffy. I spend a long time making my
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10 of the best classic picture books for your baby
By Catherine O'Dolan on 26/11/2012 12:53:00
Create the perfect library for your baby with these brilliant baby books
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (Puffin, £5.99)Not many children’s books achieve worldwide sales that would humble a U2 album, but Eric Carle’s classic picture book about a caterpillar munching his way to becoming a beautiful butterfly has
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Shortlisted Best Children's Story App 2012: Ladybird Classics Me Book
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/05/2012 14:36:31
The lure of the Ladybird Books has a strong heritage of picture books, now moving onto ipad where nostalgia meets the future
The classic Ladybird books evoke fond memories for many parents of a certain age who were brought up with this series of fairy tales and information books. Now the gloriously retro illustrations are available in iPad format for the new generation
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Winner of the Best Classic Book 2012: Winnie-The-Pooh
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/05/2012 13:12:23
Why the bear with very little brain has been winning hearts for generations…
. This is the ultimate timeless classic for children and adults alike to enjoy again, and again, and again...Winnie-The-Pooh by AA Milne, illustrated EH Shepard (Egmont, £6.99)Who won Picture Book Of The Year 2012?Illustration copyright 2012 E H Shepard and Egmont Ltd.
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Highly Commended Best Classic Book 2012: Aesop's Fables
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 20/05/2012 13:25:03
There's morals galore in this colourful retelling of the ancient fables
, there’s a wise moral message on which to muse.Aesop's Fables retold by Margaret McAllister and Amanda Hall (Hudson, £12.99)Which book won Best Classic Book 2012?
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Storybook Heroes No 8: Noddy
By Catherine O'Dolan on 25/11/2012 10:45:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Born Toyland, 1949Defining moment "What's your name?" shouted Big Ears. "I haven't got one," said the nodding man. "What do you suppose my name ought to be?" "Noddy, I should think!" said Big Ears. "Yes! I think your name is Noddy, little nodding man."Why we love Noddy* His sarto...
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Storybook Heroes No 1: The Wild Things
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/03/2013 10:50:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Things* The book caused quite a furore when it was first published, its 'scary' content deemed unsuitable for its intended young audience. But we're all for trailblazing groundbreaking books. And of course it is now widely acknowledged as one
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Storybook Heroes No 6: Babar
By Catherine O'Dolan on 27/11/2012 10:13:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Name BabarBorn Paris, 1931Defining moment Babar first appeared in French L'Histoire De Babar, written and illustrated by Jean de Brunhoff. The English translation, The Story Of Babar, was published by Methuen in 1933: "In the great forest, a little elephant was born. His name was...
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Storybook heroes No 11: Alice In Wonderland
By Catherine O'Dolan on 22/11/2012 10:54:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Name AliceBorn 1896Defining moment "Alice was considering whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit ran close by her."Why we love Alice* She's feisty, opinionated, and very, very cur...
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