Category: Illustrating

21 September 2025

Why We Love Maps: The Secret Pull of Illustrated Worlds

From ancient star charts and children’s treasure maps, to sprawling fantasy epics, we love using maps to make sense of the unknown. In books, they offer readers the thrill of order and adventure – a structured invitation into mystery. Illustrated maps don’t only show us where we’re going; they remind us that the journey itself…

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22 November 2024

What makes a picture book character stick with us?

Characters who live on in our inner worlds long after the last page has turned are among the most unforgettable aspects of childhood books, possibly childhood itself. They pull on our heartstrings, make us laugh and keep us company because they are fun, vulnerable and honest. Consider Olivia, the charming piglet created by Ian Falconer…

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