Journal

The feelings we share, desires that compel us, and emotions that rouse individuals, they are all feelings that are experienced by others. From a warm sense of adoration to unsettling loneliness, from angry to laughing, regardless of religion or ethnicity, we all share the same feelings as other humans. Argentine graphic designer Marcos Farina is the playful illustrator behind You and Me and Everybody Else.

Moving between the fantastical world of numbers, science, and expressive artistry—Daniela Olejníková has an illustrative style that was informed by her creative youth in Bratislava, Slovakia. Scientist parents and an endless supply of books influenced a whimsical style that bridges fact and fiction, which is displayed beautifully in our new Little Gestalten book.

Numbers help the world go round, a world without numbers is unimaginable. They are found everywhere and help humanity make sense of the world. Without them, much of today's daily life would be drastically different. Which begs the question, numbers are one of the most valuable innovations ever. Delve into the story of math for children through In Great Numbers.

The playful artworks of Carla McRae's follow a ‘less is more’ design approach. Focused on creating more minimal, simple imagery that plays on geometry and abstraction, she says, "I try to always create an image that is optimistic or focuses on hopeful solutions." On the art of illustrating a picture book, she reflects on the processes used for Let's Play Outdoors!

Earth has had a long and miraculous life so far. Our home is beautiful, diverse, and plentiful if we preserve it in the right way. To coincide with Earth Day, we delve into Precious Planet and its incredibly insightful sustainable practices and education for children. Now more than ever, we need to come together to protect our planet for the next generations. Through infographics and expertise, we look at the dawn of Earth and what the future can hold for humanity.

Convert a home into a theatrical adventure tale for children that follows animals around a forest. Explore a pre-cut, pop-out picturebook that brings a story alive this International Children's Book Day. Put on a mask, adopt an animal role of your choice and let the family’s imagination sink into a make-believe world.