How To Draw a Strawberry

15 Minute Art Drawing: Learn How to Draw, Colour and Shade – written and illustrated by Jessica SmithHardie Grant Books, 2023 I have many books that teach aspiring artists how to draw, using different media.  Some are specifically designed for children, and others for adults.  Jessica Smith’s 15 Minute Art Drawing is beautifully adaptable for … Continue reading How To Draw a Strawberry

Poems That Take Flight

Words with Wings and Magic Things – written by Matthew Burgess, illustrated by Doug SalatiTundra Books, 2025 Designing a book of poetry for children is not an easy task.  There are outstanding collections of classic poems accompanied by different artists’ interpretation. A Child’s Garden of Verse alone has been illustrated by, among others, Jessie Wilcox … Continue reading Poems That Take Flight