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MY INTERVIEW WITH CHILDREN'S AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR GALIA BERNSTEIN

May 05, 2018 Posted by: Patricia Oldroyd GALIA BERNSTEIN, I AM A CAT

I Am a Cat is Galia’s debut picture book as both author and illustrator. It’s a story about Simon, an average house cat. He tries to tell Lion, Cheetah, Puma, Panther and Tiger that he is just like them. The big cats look shocked and then start laughing hysterically. It takes some convincing but the big cats have no choice but to recognize that Simon is just like them, just smaller. I love the illustrations and all the cats. Their expressions carry the story so much further.

MARMALADE BOOKS (MB): You were born in Israel and went to New York for art school. What was it like making a big move like that?

BOOK REVIEW: GEORGE BY ALEX GINO

Mar 27, 2018 Posted by: Patricia Oldroyd ALEX GINO, BOOK REVIEW, GEORGE

Thanks to the internet, television and books, there is a greater opportunity to learn more about subjects like gender identity issues in children. Many picture books are available for children 4-8 years old including Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress, Princess Boy, Jacob’s New Dress and I Am Jazz. There is also a TV show about transgender teen Jazz Jennings. Plus numerous middle grade novels for 8-12 year-olds, and young adult novels for 12 and older.

I finally had an opportunity to read a middle grade novel that has been on my TBR (to be read) pile for awhile now. Not every parent will want their child reading this or any book about gender identity issues. But for those who are open to it, I feel that the story is appropriate for the 8-12 year-old range.

MY INTERVIEW WITH CHILDREN'S AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR NICOLA O’BYRNE

Mar 05, 2018 Posted by: Patricia Oldroyd NICOLA O'BYRNE, WHAT'S NEXT DOOR

Nicola is the author/illustrator of our February 2018 feature book, What’s Next Door? It is the sequel to Open Very Carefully. A fabulous read-aloud and fun interactive book about the very charming Carter the Crocodile.

MARMALADE BOOKS (MB): You were born in Swaziland, grew up in Singapore and spent time in numerous other cities including Edinburgh before settling in Los Angeles. What took you to these places and which was your favourite? Have you been to Canada?

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