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By: Zoe,
on 11/24/2010
Now here’s a library I’d love to have on my shelves – just look at the wonderful books sent and received as part of the Perfect Picture Books by Post swap (and don’t forget, you could win a bookcase perfect for these picture books simply by clicking here and leaving a comment) …
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Arthi sent us Little Vinayak
, by Shobha Viswanath and illustrated by Shilpa Ranade. As a special bonus, t
By: Aline Pereira,
on 10/14/2010
Zoe Toft of Playing by the book has two exciting initiatives happening on her blog that you may be interested in:
1. A Children’s Literature Tour of the UK – Part 1 and Part 2
A Children’s Literature Tour of the UK got it’s start when Zoe decided to compile a list of the various museums and centres for children’s literature around the world. “The part of the world I know best is the UK and then I got excited with the idea of a tour around the UK for lovers of children’s literature and illustration,” she says. “There’s quite an industry dedicated to literary tours but apart from one or two focusing on Harry Potter, I couldn’t find one dedicated to children’s books and so this post was born. Join me as we tour some of the best museums, centres, galleries and bookshops in the UK for children’s literature by clicking here for Part 1 and here for Part 2.”
“Here’s the google map to the European tour I’m currently working on and then I will eventually move on to a US tour and a rest of the world tour (will have to come up with a better name). Any suggestions (museums, galleries, bookshops, activity parks etc) would be most appreciated.”
2. Perfect Picture Books by Post
” This is all about sending and receiving wonderful, indeed brilliant children’s picture books.” says Zoe. ” It will be a way for you to spread the word about a picture book you are passionate about, and to discover another equally amazing book through a gift from someone else. Anyone can sign up (whether or not you have a blog, whether or not you have children) but when you sign up you’re agreeing to purchase and post a lovely picture book (something that in your mind is the ‘best of the best’) to your partner. You in return will receive a lovely gift of a book back.” Interested in signing up? Click here for the details.
By: Zoe,
on 9/25/2010
After the success of the International Postcard Swap for Families back in May I knew I would want to do another swap before long. And now the time as finally come to announce the Perfect Picture Books by Post swap.
Photo: General West
Perfect Picture Books by Post is all about sending and receiving wonderful, indeed brilliant children’s picture books. It will be a way for you to spread the word about a picture book you are passionate about, and to discover another equally amazing book through a gift from someone else.
Here’s how it will work:
You’ll sign up and I will pair you with one other children’s book lover. You will send each other a picture book that you think is the best of the best. You’ll read your new book, fall in love with it and (hopefully) set off on a new adventure with its story and gorgeous illustrations spinning away in your head.
Anyone can sign up (whether or not you have a blog, whether or not you have children) but when you sign up what you’re agreeing to is purchasing and posting a lovely picture book to your partner. You in return will receive a lovely gift of a book back.
What do you mean by a picture book?
By picture book I mean a richly illustrated book for children, typically marketed at kids up to the age of 8 or thereabouts. To keep things simple, we’ll not be swapping picture books aimed at adults or older children, nor any other sort of book. You may not have children under the age of 8, but you can still sign up for this swap if you love picture books (and, afterall, a good picture book can be enjoyed by anyone, any age).
Does the picture book I send have to be brand new?
No, it can be second hand / pre owned but remember you’re sending something as a gift so please only send something you would be happy to receive as a present. Vintage picture books would be welcome in the swap as long as their condition is good.
How much should I spend on the book?
This swap isn’t about the money. It’s hard to put a guideline on how much you might spend on the book, but I’ll be spending about the same amount I would on a lovely picture book for a friend – it won’t be a fortune, but nor will I try to buy the cheapest book possible.
Photo: Post Box
Will I have to send my picture book internationally?
No, if you prefer to send your book within your own country I will endeavour to match you up with someone else who lives in the same country as you do. However, I would encourage international swaps as I think this will be the best way to discover books, authors and illustrators which are new to you. Also, if you buy the book online you can sometimes send the book for free overseas (for example via The Book Depository). If you are happy to swap internationally I will endeavour to arrange that, but
But it’s the sort of decision that I think will entail quite some fun along the decision making process!
Hopefully the ones we sent were received, but we are still waiting here
WOW!
What a wonderful selection! It was fun participating, Zoe. Thanks for hosting the swap.
Thanks Zoe for the wonderful intiative
I found some of the other titles here at the Book fair!!