I haven’t been this excited about a board book since—ever. Hippopposites is the international literary debut of French designer Janik Coat, and brings heretofore unseen sophistication and graphic punch to that esteemed genre: opposites books.
Using one red, square-ish, cankled hippo to illustrate pair after pair of opposites, Coat has created a book that’s enchanting for the eyes and fun to read.
“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down” was the mantra of Mary Poppins. When children are engaged in activities that are fun and absorbing, not only are they learning new skills without pain and frustration but they are also building the confidence that will help them tackle problems in school and beyond.
The Saylesville Meetinghouse in Lincoln, Rhode Island is very interested in facilitating this process. Once a month they offer a crafting workshop that is perfect for families with young children. These simple crafts are enjoyable for adults as well. The workshops are free and they try to use recyclable materials whenever possible. Joanne Griffin (crafter extraordinaire) loves to see the surprise on the children’s faces when they realize beautiful things can be made from something they would normally put in the trash.
New traveling exhibition explores the influence of Jewish culture and history in the work of renowned illustrator Maurice Sendak.
The Providence Public Library is delighted to host a traveling exhibition, “In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak.” The exhibit will be open to the public Friday, March 9 and run though Friday, April 20, 2012.
When I started listing my family’s favorite children’s books I realized some authors kept reappearing so I decided to compile a list of the authors and illustrators we adore.
Families are reading books increasingly on electronic devices these days. Although a kindle may be convenient for traveling, I prefer reading books made from paper. I love how they visually look and feel and how they feel part of a family written or illustrated with a distinctive style or personality because of size, color, artwork and paper weight. That said, check out the author websites after reading their stories for a peak into their creative minds, learn interesting facts about the authors and their books and glimpse at upcoming projects.
I just finished reading Wonderstruck, written and illustrated by Brian Selznick. This awe-inspiring novel—alternating pages with only words with picture-only pages—tells the story of a young boy named Ben in 1977 and a young deaf girl, Rose living in 1927. Both flee to New York City in search of answers and a sense of belonging. [...]
