What we're reading

I've worked in children's publishing for nearly 7 years now (it'll be 7 years on the 8th of March to be exact, although I'm on maternity leave at the moment). That's a long time for me to be doing anything! It's not something I've ever really talked about on my blog. I suppose that's because my blog has always been a creative outlet for life outside of my 9-5, and children's books were never relevant to that. But now I have a child and my blog has become more and more about her and our new life together, which involves a fair amount of reading. So I thought I might share a little of what Elizabeth reads (or what I read to her).

The first book that we've been reading a lot of recently is not from the publisher I work for (Walker books), but was a gift from my friend Jenny who, incidentally, will soon have a little baby of her own. Orange Pear Apple Bear by Emily Gravett. I love it. Now I'm a mum I look at picture books from a completely different perspective; not only do they need to look nice (this used to be my only concern), they also need to sound good. This book easily fills both those orders. It only has 5 words and 4 of those are in the title but that doesn't matter at all. It is poetic, playful and a joy to read out-loud.

The illustrations are simple yet charming. E's still a bit young to understand but I hope once she does she will love this book as much as I do. For now a good old chew will have to do! I would recommend Orange Pear Apple Bear for babies of E's age up to young children who'll love the repetition and rhythm.

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  1. I've always loved children's literature and was especially glad I could indulge in my love of it back when I was teaching. Now, as a Mum, I can once again enjoy picture books :) I too like books to look nice, but to also have a good story or rhyme. I've slowly whittled down my daughters' collection to contain books that have decent stories and the like. I wasn't familiar with this book you've shared so am glad to have come across this post. I look forward to you sharing more great reads x

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    1. So glad to hear you like the book! If you like rhyme then this one is definitely a good choice :) Elizabeth has a pretty extensive library and I'm looking forward to sharing more in the future x

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  2. Love that last photo. Good to see Elizabeth likes eating books as much as Amelie!

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    1. She'll eat anything these days. My face is a recent favourite!

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  3. What a beautiful book...and baby! I've just started to doing some illustration and I'm loving it.
    Thanks for the recommendation. My kids are now a little too old for it, but it will be a great gift.

    Johanna @messylabstudio.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks :) I saw the pics of your new studio on your blog - what a lovely space - good luck!

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  4. The illustrations are gorgeous!! Will keep a look out for this book now.

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  5. Oooh this looks right up my street! what a gorgeous find. I could look at children's picture books all day long x

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    1. It's one of the best board books I've come across so far, definitely worth a look x

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  6. This looks like a sweet book. I've started thinking more recently about the books I read with G (book buying is a weakness of mine) and am looking forward to your recommendations!

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