Children’s picturebooks

are the very first books we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children?

This revised edition of a bestselling title carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children’s book illustrators and writers.