Unlike any book before, The Grown-Up’s Guide to Picture Books celebrates the power of picture books for readers of all ages. In an extra-special event we welcome author, Lara Cain Gray along with illustrators Tim Ide and Lorena Carrington, and look forward to hearing all about how this extraordinary book came to be.
Burnside Library favourite, and highly acclaimed children's author, Tania Ingram, will be your host for a wonderful afternoon.
Copies of The Grown-Ups Guide to Picture Books will be available to purchase courtesy of MidnightSun Publishing.
A picture book is a book with pictures, but it’s so much more than that! This A to Z guide helps you level up your picture book reading experiences, empowering yourself and the young readers in your world to dive deeper into what makes a great picture book great. With histories, insights and handy talking points for shared reading, come and explore the complexities of modern picture books. Discover the science of page layouts, the purpose of rhyme, and why our favourites linger in our hearts and minds for life. Let’s read!
‘I know of no other book that will so quickly improve a grown-up’s ability to engage more deeply with that which is so human – the combination of words and pictures to tell stories.’ Matt Shanks, award-winning Australian picture book author and illustrator
‘This stunning book guides readers through storytelling structures, offering classroom activities and encouraging a lifelong love of picture books. An empowering must-own for authors and illustrators, educators and readers. Long live the power of a picture book!’ Andrea Rowe, award-winning children’s picture book author
Tea and coffee provided.
Bookings essential.