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The normal tranquillity of Ladybird Land has been rather disrupted lately. For one reason or another, there have been lots of journalists and programme makers looking into the subject. The main reason seems to be the forthcoming ‘centenary’ of Ladybird. …
Read moreA rather cringe-worthy Daily Mirror feature today And they’ve made the 3 years older than I am! The indignity! My brother isn’t too pleased about being accused of vandalism by the Daily Mirror (Ok, by his sister). Look out in…
Read moreAt 2.00 today the BBC programme See Hear will feature an updated interview with one of the best loved Ladybird illustrators (and one of my favourite people) Martin Aitchison. It will be screened today, 5th September 2012 on BBC 2…
Read moreI received this ‘video response’ today to a Ladybird Book themed video on YouTube. This captures so well the power that a well-pitched, well-written, beautifully illustrated book can have on a child.
Read moreIn this weekend’s Guardian, Lucy Mangan writes a short piece that reveals the soul of a Ladybird Book lover. If you missed the article, you’ll find it here: I know, I know – it sounds like a case of typical…
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