This Saturday, October 13th, I will have the pleasure of introducing Sara Gillingham at the Illustrator’s Breakfast held by the Vancouver Children’s Literature Roundtable. She is an extremely talented illustrator, author and designer in the Children’s Lit industry. Sara has a hand in a great number of book designs, she …
Read moreEnchanted Lion
While there may be wide variety in the Enchanted Lion catalog, Bedrick frequently hears individuals comment that they can recognize an Enchanted Lion title. She believes that there is a certain shared sensibility among the books, though she struggles to define precisely what that quality might be. Many of the …
Read moreAnother Dimension with Elly MacKay
Kellie – I am a very big fan of your artwork and process. You have a magical element to your work that is instantly recognizable. I saw a picture you shared of yourself as a teen with one of your first dioramas, how old were you when you started to …
Read moreMaurice Sendak: Beyond the Wild Things
Like most people, my first introduction to Maurice Sendak was through the picture book Where The Wild Things Are. I was immediately smitten from storyline to the exquisite use of textures. It felt as if Sendak had been the inventor of crosshatching. However when I stumbled across some of Sendak’s …
Read moreAn Interview with Laguna Vintage
It only takes one visit to know you have stumbled upon not just something, but someone special. I wanted to know more about the woman with the exquisite eye for design and vintage books. Meet Gina of Laguna Vintage. Kellie: You have exquisite taste in vintage children’s books. I just …
Read more5 years of sharing books – calls for a celebration
I’ve always loved a visual set to a powerfully strung set of words. One of the most exciting things about art is its influence on perception. I’m a feeler of feelings. I don’t shy away from the heavy ones, and sometimes I feel those are the most needed one. I …
Read moreModern Day Willy Wonka
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ― Roald Dahl author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory If you have been looking for …
Read moreInterview with Jon Klassen
In celebration of Fathers Day, I spoke with New York Times best selling, Caldecott medalist, minimalist extraordinaire, and new father Jon Klassen. We spoke about his new book with Mac and his writing a new chapter in life, parenthood. Kellie: Your beautiful stark designs and wonderful textures are paired with playful text …
Read moreAn Interview with Christian Robinson
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown. In celebration, I got to interview one of the most beloved illustrators in Children’s books today, Mr. Christian Robinson. His work reaches a wide audience with its beauty and remarkable way of touching the heart of childhood. Christian …
Read moreWhy So Secret?
When I started this site, I was hoping to share books with like minded people who were looking for something special to share with the children in their lives. Over time, it has evolved into a special space where not only book lovers visit but the artist we adore so …
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