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Jan Pieńkowski, the beloved illustrator and author of more than 140 children’s books, has died aged 85. Pieńkowski, whose work included the pop-up books Meg and Mog, lived with Alzheimer’s disease. Francesca Dow, managing director of Penguin Random House Children’s Books, confirmed he died on Saturday morning. Pieńkowski’s work is …

It could easily be mistaken for overnight success or a sudden career change, but it’s really just the latest chapter in a story that began 20 years ago. February 7, 2022 10:04 a.m. Job : February 7, 2022 10:04 a.m. Update: February 7, 2022 10:22 am Photo by Ann Shaffer …

Click to enlarge Caleb Kenna Timm Williams at Monroe Street Books A common refrain from Middlebury’s new customers Monroe Street Books is “I should have quit years ago,” according to employee Timm …

Illustrating children’s books with too many detailed, non-essential images makes it “more difficult for children to concentrate and absorb knowledge”, a study has shown. Colorful images meant to engage young readers can achieve the exact opposite by distracting attention from the story text, US researchers have warned. Although reading is …

Michelle Obama read aloud one of her beloved children’s books on Monday, broadcast live to hundreds of thousands of people stuck at home. The virtual story hour was the first in a four-week series called “Mondays with Michelle Obama.” In partnership with PBS Kids, Penguin Young Readers and Random House …

As people across the country continue to social distance in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, some celebrities are getting creative to entertain their homebound followers. The Var Burton and Dolly Parton? They want to read books to you. Monday, Country Music Legend Dolly Parton announced “Goodnight …

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing children and parents to stay home across the world, it has also led people to worry about the future and what it brings. In order to lift people’s spirits and encourage them to stay positive during these difficult times, American actor Josh Gad, who is …

Loading Something is loading. “Vice” actress Amy Adams made a point of joining Instagram until Monday. She created an account in the middle of coronavirus outbreak to help affected children. “I have decided to finally join in shining a spotlight on the children across the country who need our help …

by Jonathan Dickman, MD, PhD, with contributions from Joseph and Rachel DickmanThe magic of books is a wonderful thing to behold. I often find my children on the couch with a book in their hands leafing through the pages. These are some of the times when our home is most …

I love classic stories but I’ve read most of them and some are a bit too old fashioned both in the writing and in the attitude of the characters! What do you think are the best modern sequels and rewrites of classic children’s books? Many children’s authors were inspired to …