In a , Nic Bottomley, founder of Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights in Bath, cited The Day Louis Got Eaten by writer/illustrator John Fardell as one of his top ten picture book recommendations. I borrowed it from the library, and then had the following exchange with the author (reprinted here with his permission). Dear Mr. Fardell, Since the […]
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Parents and Kids Trying Books On Together
An independent bookstore owner explains why shops like his are a magical part of childhood Twice winner of the Bookseller’s Award for the Independent Bookshop of the Year, Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights in Bath, Somerset, is almost as much a reason to visit that famous city as the Roman Baths themselves. Invitingly laid out […]
Alphablast: Innovative additions to the alphabet book pantheon
New alphabet books show that writers and illustrators continue to place their original stamp on this classic genre.