Category Archives: Children’s

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “A great wee book to introduce young arrivals to New Zealand. Minky’s illustration have a simple, graphical quality, and are given added depth through the use of painterly … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “The production values for Dear Donald Trump are lovely, the luscious felt like feel of the cream coloured paper stock. For a book themed on such a loud … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “Captain Cook’s journey to the South Pacific is viewed through a new lens – that of the ship’s cook. Collaboration between design and illustration is evident throughout the book, … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “Design is the quiet partner in this wordless tale. The subtle “diminishing border” around the illustrations is used to great effect to add to the ramping up of … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2019 Finalist Judges’ comments: “A fun package, with clear, easy to read type that’s well integrated with the illustrations. Type is used for dramatic storytelling effect. The murky depths are captured well … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: Here the designer gives the illustrations and target audience reader very clear respect. Type setting is generous to both as well. Subdued colours conjure distant volumes of Aesop’s … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: Tu Meke! Ka pai! Filled with the beautiful colours of our natural flora and fauna — kākāriki, kikorangi, kōwhai — this children’s book is a thrilling new addition … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: The clever use of yellow page edging, pattern endpapers, with additional repeat next papers says ‘fun’ from the outset. The spot varnish on covers elevates the already strong … Continue reading →

Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Children’s Book 2018 Finalist Judges’ Comments: The strength of the illustrations harking back to European/French 1950s/60s visual language and uncomplicated domestic narrative allow the designer to step back. Sensitive choices of endpaper colour stock … Continue reading →