Cool Event: South Ken Kids Festival

South Ken Kids Festival is a literary extravaganza for children at Institut français in London. Held over four days there are a plethora of events and workshops featuring the biggest names in children’s literature. There will be drawing duels, workshops, talks, film, theatre and the opportunity to meet the authors and illustrators at book signings. [...]

Quentin Blake Zagazoo Collection from Osborne & Little

You already know that I adore Quentin Blake’s illustration and writing so when his collaboration with Osborne and Little was released this Summer I was over the moon. They have released a series of five wallpaper designs each in several colourways and six decor weight fabric prints again available in several colourways all under the [...]

Children’s Author: Quentin Blake

The illustrations of Quentin Blake evoke a host of childhood memories. His distinctive, spontaneous style is both inspiring and tangible. Although for many he may be well know for illustrating the likes of Roald Dahl or Michael Rosen he is also a prolific author himself. Quentin Blake had his first illustration published at the age [...]

Hot Roundup! Modern Advent Calendars for Cool Kids

I’ve been on the hunt for cool advent calendars, both paper and reusable. They’re all decorative in their efforts to count down to the big day, with some great for role-play and story telling, and others that will be treasured and anticipated in excitement each year. Starting from £4.99 up to £59, from whimsy traditional [...]