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#OnThisDay Birth Anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen (1805) - Danish author best known for writing children's stories. His birthday is celebrated as International #ChildrensBook Day.

India won 2011 Cricket World Cup - becoming the first country to win the Cricket World Cup final on home soil.

Today is World #Autism Awareness Day.

https://knowledgezone.co.in/news

GinaRaeMitchell 2d ago

A gentle picture book celebrating early speech development and the connection behind those first words—perfect for families, caregivers, and shared reading moments.

#CraigTFeigh #ChildrensBook #EarlyLanguageDevelopment

https://ginaraemitchell.com/tiggy-diggy-wiggy-diggy-review/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Children’s Picture Book Review: Tiggy Diggy Wiggy Diggy By Craig T. Feigh

Read a thoughtful children’s picture book review of Tiggy Diggy Wiggy Diggy by Craig T. Feigh. A gentle story about early language development, first words, and family connection.

Gina Rae Mitchell

Old Book Illustrations 4d ago

Peter eagerly raced to let in Humpty and Dumpty.
Cecil Aldin, from "Cecil Aldin's Merry Party" by May Byron, London: 1913 #illustration #art #ChildrensBook https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/humpty-and-dumpty/

Old Book Illustrations 4d ago

been buying each a new hobble gown.
Cecil Aldin, from "Cecil Aldin's Merry Party" by May Byron, London: 1913 #illustration #art #ChildrensBook https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/hobble-gown/

Dean Leivers 5d ago

A bit of excitement in the house this weekend as the proofs of my children's book 'The Bongazingajangle' arrived! I’ve absolutely loved working with Samantha Jayne Peberdy on this and we can’t wait to share it very soon!

Lots of test runs at bedtime with the kids first though!

#childrensbook #author #illustration #eastmidlands #freelance #Collaboration

Old Book Illustrations 5d ago

With elegant hats and up-to-date rackets, they did look a handsome pair!
Cecil Aldin, from "Cecil Aldin's Merry Party" by May Byron, London: 1913 #illustration #art #ChildrensBook https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/handsome-pair/

Midnight Publishing Mar 25

Today on our Podcast Mary and I sat down with Author Rose Podrick.We talked about many things including her book Where’s Wags

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B816zcg04UE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTSLHC1Y Where's Wags is an inner active children's book. The narrator is asking children to help her find her dog Wags so he can get a bath.

https://midnight-publishing.org/2026/03/25/today-on-our-podcast-mary-and-i-sat-down-with-author-rose-podrick-we-talked-about-many-things-including-her-book-wheres-wags/

CBC Kitchener-Waterloo Mar 20

Local author's book on ADHD coming to Waterloo region school libraries
Amanda Amaral's book 'My Invisible Friend ADHD' aims to educate children on neurodiversity in an accessible and fun way. The book was released last month and will soon be in every elementary school library in the Waterloo Region District School Board. She spoke to CBC K-W's John Dalusong how her lived experiences informed the book.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7136369?cmp=rss

Old Book Illustrations Mar 13

And vowed he’d steal no more.
Randolph Caldecott, from "The Queen of Hearts" London, New York: n.d. #illustration #art #ChildrensBook https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/steal-no-more/

Old Book Illustrations Mar 13

All on a summer day.
Randolph Caldecott, from "The Queen of Hearts" London, New York: n.d. #illustration #art #ChildrensBook https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/illustrations/summer-day/