This is one of the most delightful conversations we’ve ever had on the Read-Aloud Revival podcast!
I’m talking today with Helen Oxenbury, author and illustrator, about creating picture books – from where she gets her ideas, to the supplies she uses to draw animals (and the cutest darn babies around) and more.
We discuss:
- which books Helen read to her own 3 children
- what it’s been like working with her husband, author and illustrator John Burningham (the creator of the Mr. Gumpy series)
- how Helen chooses different media to create atmosphere in her beautiful books
Grab the kids for this one – Helen is sharing tips for young illustrators in this absolutely charming discussion.
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Thank you so much for this delightful conversation. I sometimes think that my children love books because they were introduced to “We Are Going On A Bear Hunt” at the age of one day and to “Tom and Pippo” soon after that. Dear Mrs Oxenbury, thank you for making reading to babies so very easy for us!