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Junior meets: Quentin Blake
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 24/05/2012 15:26:08
Quentin Blake has illustrated a new cover for one of five special Enid Blyton Famous Five 70th anniversary editions. We caught up with the acclaimed illustrator
are. You’ll never get tired of it. I’ve been doing it for a long time and it never gets boring.Want to learn how to draw like Quentin? See our Quentin Blake sketching lesson.
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A sketching lesson with Quentin Blake
By Fiona McKim on 22/03/2012 17:59:00
The famed illustrator show us his three quick steps to a quirky sketch
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Quentin Blake's All-Time Favourite Children's Books
By Fiona McKim on 18/11/2011 15:55:24
The famous illustrator of the Roald Dahl books chooses his favourite picture books
Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Scholastic, £7.99)"Wonderful dramatic pictures of Paris and though we never know very much about Madeline and her friends in detail, we seem to know a lot about their life".Buy Madeline
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 51-60
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 09:15:25
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
51. Mister Magnolia by Quentin Blake Red Fox, £5.99Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake has written some wonderful books for small children. Mister Magnolia is a poetic joy in which our hero possesses lots of wonderful objects, animals and even two
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Junior's Top 100 Children's Books 81-90
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/10/2011 08:55:00
The best children's books in the world, voted by Junior readers
to find as many juicy little children to eat as he can, but the wild animals he boasts to have other ideas, until elephant finally gets rid of him for good.Take a sketching class with Quentin BlakeBuy The Enormous Crocodile
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Celebrating illustration at Liberty
By Catherine Hudson on 04/06/2011 09:45:00
The new summer selection of Liberty print fabrics has been inspired by the wonderful world of children's illustration
We can't get enough of lovely Liberty print fabrics... Having already popped up this year decorating candle pouches, home and childrenswear at Bonpoint and Zara, we are now intrigued by the new summer collection of fabrics inspired by some of the best children's illustrators. The...
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Launching this week - The Big Draw
By Fiona McKim on 01/10/2012 11:08:00
Scribble yourself silly at this fabulous family event
place this Sunday, September 30 will see a full day of free drawing activities inspired by the museum’s collection plus visits from legendary etchers Quentin Blake and Gerald Scarfe.Children can meet Cbeebies' Mister Maker for a crown-designing workshop
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Anne Fine's Favourite Children's Books Of All Time
By Fiona McKim on 18/11/2011 16:30:36
The former Children's Laureate and author of the Killer Cat series picks her personal top five
Lavender's Blue by Kathleen Lines (OUP, £9.99) "This classic nursery rhyme collection is out in a wonderful 50th gift anniversary edition. The perfect gift".Buy Lavender's Blue
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Five fantastic books for art appreciation
By Junior on 16/03/2012 16:32:29
Inspire your budding artist with these brilliant books
The Art Book For Children: Books One and Two (Phaidon, £12.95)Behind the childlike and unassuming covers of these two volumes, inspiration comes in the form of classic works from famous artists including Da Vinci's Mona Lisa and Andy Warhol's Marilyn. Children are invited to thin...
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Storybook heroes No12: Charlie Bucket
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/11/2012 10:58:00
Meet the brilliant fictional characters who have become timeless classics in the world of children's books
Born 1964Definining moment "Only once a year, on his birthday, did Charlie Bucket ever get to taste a bit of chocolate. The whole family saved up their money for that special occasion, and when the great day came, Charlie was always presented with one small chocolate bar to eat a...
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