Hi everyone! This is a little piece I finished today! Just by looking at this illustration, what kind of story do you imagine it could tell?

The boy is actually playing a harmonica, but the paper is so small (even smaller than A4) that adding more detail with colored pencils is really testing my eyesight! 😂

By the way, I felt the bottom-left corner was too dark, so I thought adding something lighter would help. But in the end, I actually liked those pure white plants even less. I should’ve experimented with the colors digitally first, but I completely forgot! 😅

Any suggestions or feedback are more than welcome. I’d love to hear what you think of it! Thank you! 😊

I'm currently working on the second children's book in the "Fofles in the Witch's Kitchen" series. This first illustration, which opens the story, describes today's weather and mood perfectly.

And if you feel like making pancakes with your little ones on a day like this, check out the first book ⬇️

https://a.co/d/0cul9prf

Wishing everyone a wonderful autumn day!

My 6yo son had a school book project to pick a main character of a book and decorate a pumpkin representing them. We’re a big Jon Klassen household and he chose the bear from I Want My Hat Back. Just wanted to share his creation and this sub seemed like an ok place to.

I have a 4month old boy and I live in Latin America where its hard to get books for babies.

My friend is coming to visit and I want to buy a few books for her to bring;

So - what are your TOP 5 books for babies?

So far I'm looking at:

- Eric Carle (Hungry Caterpillar / Brown Bear)

- That's Not my...

- Wheres Spot?

- Bizzy Bear series

- Peekaboo series

- Indestructibles (Hello Farm, Things that go...)

- Sandra Boynton (Going to Bed Book, Moo Baa, Lalala)

Here's the books she enjoys and looking for a new series with a similar style so any suggestions would be great!

Hi folks! Any recommendations for books that might help a bossy, know-it-all 6 year old process how to take it down a notch?

Picture books or short chapter books welcome.

Already own: The Big Cheese; All The Ways To Be Smart

Just sharing my painting! It was a recent commission in a children's book style 🌞

(or maybe it was too detailed for children's style?? I genuinely have no idea)

Hi everyone! I’d love to share a picture book I illustrated last year. It tells the story of a puffin who’s grown tired of eating sardines and sets off on an adventure!

Patrick’s writing is lively and full of humor. When I first read his manuscript before we started working together, I could easily picture the characters, their conversations, and the scenes unfolding in my mind. The characters’ personalities and their witty exchanges genuinely made me laugh. Since I loved the story so much, illustrating it was a real joy!

The book is now available on Amazon and has received some lovely reviews from readers. If you’re looking for a lighthearted picture book that celebrates the spirit of exploration without being preachy, I think you might enjoy it! ❤️

This is something I started on recently. A simple rhyming story with drawings inspired by old UPA-style cartoons (like Mr Magoo or Flintstones). It's just the first couple pages as I'm still trying to figure things out, but I'd like to know your initial thoughts, and if there's something you think could be changed/improved. Thanks!

I’ve never written a kids book but would love to illustrate one, even if it’s just for the kids in the family. I’d love any tips on creating interesting scenes and if this style is suitable for a kids book. I’ve been illustrating so much more recently and love it the new style I’m developing.

I’m a children’s bookseller and I just wanted to say thank you to all the parents, caregivers, educators and gift-givers who ask for recommendations in this sub.

Nothing gets you better ideas than asking real people who have read books made by real artists and writers with/to real children. (this post not at all sponsored by the customer who ‘didn’t need my help’ because he was ‘asking ChatGPT’… it took a fair bit of deep breathing but I put my ego aside and got through! Together we found three books his daughter will hopefully love.)

All this to say, the love you have for these children and the attention you pay to their interests and changing needs is one of the best parts of our jobs, so much so that I know there are a lot of us here sharing our favourites off the clock because you’re the kinds of customers we love to serve. Thank you! Keep asking and never feel a want or need is too niche or specific! The right books exist even if google and AI could never find them. ❤️

Put our Portuguese and English books on the same shelf and mixed them together so my kid can pick by the cover.
Do you separate books by language, rotate them, or keep them all together? Does your kid reach for one language more?

Hi all,

My son is 8 and loves reading, he has now finished nearly every Roald Dahl book and wants to get something else.

We were thinking the how to train your dragon series but any other suggestions?

Any illustrators on here find themselves getting obsessed with one illustration and don’t know when to stop? For myself it’s always on a double page spread. Especially if it’s a forest scene. Attached is part of a scene from the next book I’m working on where I started adding forest creatures and started wondering if I’d gone too far. I’m also becoming a little obsessed with accuracy. The story I’m writing is set in 18th century Mauritius and so I’m researching appropriate animals as I go.

Thanks to everyone who ordered a copy of my werewolf book by the way, really appreciate it! Thanks also for the lovely reviews, keep them coming as it helps new readers to find me and the Amazon algorithm to push the book.

https://amzn.eu/d/01Xf9zrB

Put our Portuguese and English books on the same shelf and mixed them together so my kid can pick by the cover.
Do you separate books by language, rotate them, or keep them all together? Does your kid reach for one language more?

Hello! I'm looking for recommendations for a book for my daughter. We love Ahlberg's The Jolly Postman series and I would love to find a book along those lines, with little interactive envelopes and letters. Bonus points if it includes fairies.

If you‘re looking for soulful, handmade illustrations and thoughtful book design that makes reading your story a pleasure, I’m open for commissions!
Portfolio: www.katisandmann.com

I wrote an original Halloween story!!!

I narrated the story. The illustrations are original, aimed at families who enjoy a little Halloween magic.

Hello everyone!

I am looking for some feedback and advice from this community on a project I am currently finishing.

To keep the moderators happy: this is not an advertisement. I am not selling anything or posting promotional links; I am reaching out purely for peer advice on a work in progress.

Here is the backstory. I have written a fairy tale (around 22,000 words) that is the second book in a planned series exploring the Seven Deadly Sins. But please do not let that throw you off—this is far from a preachy story based on biblical motifs. You will not find dragons, magic wands, or talking cars here either. The story is highly focused and features just two characters: a Lady and a Girl named Fate. It is an allegorical fairy tale designed for parents and children to read and discuss together.

The book is practically finished, but I am wrestling with some doubts regarding the genre and target audience. Formally, it leans toward dark fantasy. Is it dark enough? Or, conversely, is it too harsh in certain places?

Honestly, I would be deeply grateful for your raw, general impressions on the plot and style, and whether this story should be positioned for older readers rather than a younger audience.

If anyone is open to diving into an unpublished manuscript, I would be thrilled to share it with you in whatever format works best. Thanks a million in advance!

Hey friends,

I'm an early education teacher that has been in the field for about 10 years, one thing I've noticed parents talking about is finding it hard to teach the little ones manners.

Parents often complain that getting little ones to say “please”, “thank you” and “sorry” can sometimes feel like a grind. From my experience I know that these little words involve much more than just remembering what to say. Children are still learning to understand other people's feelings, show appreciation and recognise how their actions affect others.

This inspired me to create my own children's book series, Mochi and Zuki, featuring stories about manners, gratitude and learning to apologise. The characters are inspired by my own dogs, which makes this project extra special to me. 🐶❤️

Along with the books I put together some activities and information for parents and teachers on my site (it's AU based but the principles should be applicable anywhere).

Please check them out here: https://mochiandzuki.com/

I'd love to hear your experiences, whether you're a parent, grandparent or an educator, feedback and comments welcome!

My 4 yr old is really enjoying the Yoto classics series. They are audio adapted version of Wizard of Oz, Jungle Book, Treasure Island, and Little Women. They are really well done!

This has me looking for book versions like this and I have been surprisingly let down… we read a terrible Mickey Mouse Treasure Island because it was the only thing the library had.

I’m curious about the Great Illustrated Classics series but my library doesnt have them so Id have to buy. Im unsure how well they have aged and if it’s worth it.

Any one have any pared down version of classics they love? Graphic novels, picture books, shorter chapter books?