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Shortlisted Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Opposites by Patrick George
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:34:08
Enjoy bold colours, appealing graphics and visual trickery in this stunning book that's the opposite of boring!
's an image of the big hand and magically what was big (the ball) has become something "Small.” With strong graphic tones, this cool book of opposites is perfect for enjoying with your toddler, sparking interaction and conversation.Dont Miss... Our Q
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What's In A Name?
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 13/04/2011 13:09:30
There are puns aplenty in this light-heartedly literal dictionary of names
, bold graphics, and playful puns – although young lads by the name of Bradley probably won't welcome the properties of their name pointed out in lacy, red glory...We've picked out a selection of our favourites, including a cool Junior motif that bears a
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The Best Books Of 2011 For Babies And Toddlers
By Junior on 06/12/2011 10:05:59
Our Editor's pick of the most brilliant new books for babies and toddlers
Colours by Orla Kiely (Egmont, £9.99)It is hardly surprising that the queen of gorgeous graphics, Orla Kiely has come up with a colours and objects baby book that is as sophisticated as it is simple. It’s not just reds and blues – tasteful greys
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Highly Commended Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Colours by Orla Kiely
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:09:45
The Queen of Pattern, designer Orla Kiely, has turned her artistic eye to a sumptuous series of first picturebooks for babies and toddlers
Whoever said that baby books need to be in bright primary colours obviously has never come across the gentler design aesthetics of Orla Kiely. The strong graphic design of this uber-tasteful tome features Kiely’s instantly recognised signature style
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Highly Commended Most Promising New Talent 2012: A Zeal Of Zebras by Woop Studios
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 12:10:45
A poetic collection of creatures, playfully presented in words and pictures
graphic appeal that perfectly complements the playful tones.A Zeal Of Zebras by Woop Studios (Chronicle, £11.99)Who won Best Emerging Talent 2012 in the Junior Design Awards?
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Picture Book of the Year 2013 *Winner* Oh No, George by Chris Haughton
By Fiona McKim on 10/06/2013 12:53:29
A mischievous mutt stars in Chris Houghton's morality tale
Oh No, George by Chris Haughton, winner of Picture Book of the Year in the Junior Design Awards 2013Oh No, George by Chris Haughton (Walker, £6.99) 3+ On the very first pages of Oh No, George, before the story really begins, a citation of ancient
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 1-10
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 10:00:00
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
1. 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
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Most Promising New Talent Winner 2012 - Hans & Matilda by Yokococo
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 12:00:00
Meet the winner of our prestigious award for emerging talent, Yokococo
Yokococo’s story is a tale of not one, but two, cats: Matilda and Hans. Matilda is the archetypal paragon of virtue, a goody-two-shoes who sits quietly reading her book or diligently watering her plants, or generally doing good deeds, while Hans
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Junior Children's Book Club
By Fiona McKim on 11/12/2012 12:38:01
Inspire and delight your child with our pick of literary lovelies
her use of bold primary hues with a scuffed texture are reminiscent of a child’s potato-stamping artwork. With strong graphic appeal, this book is a real charmer from start to finish.
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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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