Due to an unexpected death in the family, our production schedule has been delayed. This episode will now drop on Monday, 17 August. Thanks for understanding and enjoy this teaser in the meantime! Robert Lawson played a role in some great children’s literature: The Story of Ferdinand, Mr. Popper’s Penguins, the Newbery Award winning Rabbit Hill. His…
In 2010, the New York Times declared the picture book more or less dead. Today, though, they seem more vibrant and alive than ever, with varied voices, innovative illustrations, and compelling stories that encourage parents to luxuriate in this form rather than too-quickly moving to chapter books. What occasioned this reinvigoration? What can the history…