The Parrot and the Merchant Illustrator: Marjan Vafaian Age: 5+ Key stage: 1 The Parrot and the Merchant is now out in paperback! Based on a fable by Rumi, the 13th-century poet, philosopher and Sufi mystic, this retelling by internationally-renowned artist Marjan Vafaian was released in hardback in 2015. The tale of the merchant Mah […]
By: Lauren Sandford Picture books are lovely examples illustrating the true art and beauty of storytelling. With that said, it is an injustice to consider picture books as simply being meant for children — age is but a number, as picture books are for everyone! Illustrations add visual beauty, depth and intrigue to the text, […]
A Bird Like Himself Author/illustrator: Anahita Teymorian Age: 2+ Key stage: 0 A Bird Like Himself is now out in paperback! Published in hardback in 2015, it was praised by Outside In World as ‘a heart-warming story about the value of feeling loved and finding and celebrating your gifts and individualities’, and ‘a charming tale of […]
Does your child choose gadgets over a humble book?! By Alice Ahearn* It’s amazing what you can learn from a bit of people-watching. My mother’s favourite example is from a doctor’s waiting room, where she happened to see a small boy sitting on the floor with a comic spread out in front of him. […]
You may have heard of the Persian storyteller Rumi and his fables. But who was he? Born in what is now Afghanistan in the 13th century, he was a Sufi mystic, ethical philosopher, teacher and world-renowned poet. His works have been translated into many languages and media, and they include themes of peace, love and […]
Have you ever wondered about books in translation? What about children’s books? We’ve all read translated stories at one time or another — some of us might not have even realized it! With the help of Deborah Hallford of Outside In World, an “an organisation dedicated to promoting, exploring and celebrating world literature, particularly children’s […]
The South London Gallery Children’s Book Fair is back for its second year of fun literary events! Taking place on Friday, April 28th from 3-9pm & Saturday, April 29th from 11am-6pm, the book fair offers FREE admission to all of its programmes and activities. A few of these include dinosaur-drawing contests, creative workshops & book […]
By Lauren Sandford* By reading meaningful books, children learn how to grasp and understand the world around us. Philosophical elements within children’s books are portrayed by beautiful illustrations and fun, inspiring text; readers don’t even realize they are thinking about these complex concepts. Children need wisdom, and can begin to cultivate it by reading stories. […]
Take some time to appreciate the fresh air and explore the beautiful world we live in with the ones you love. And what better way to explore the world, than by reading stories? Tiny Owl is proud to present several wonderful events for children and adults alike to experience different people, places and cultures through reading: 28th […]
The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining — the Easter holiday is upon us! A season for celebrating the wonder and enamor of life, especially among family and friends. And what better way to spend quality time with loved ones, than by reading a quality story? Books, especially translated […]