Week 2 - Research task.

Babies and toddlers, first objects book.

- Karen Craig art style would suit this book better imo because she uses basic, simple shapes. It relies on block colours as well which are more suited for children. Even though these shapes are simple they can be easily associated with objects and animals.


Picture book - aimed at 3-6 years old.

- The art style for this book should be somewhere in-between an unrealistic/ basic or childlike style and a more realistic style such as the one seen in Stick Man, it has a richer colour palette, there are more shades of different colours, and attention to detail than the previous book. There are certain elements such big eyes to make the characters look cuter and more childish are are still kept from other styles aimed at an younger audience.


Information/ Reference title - aimed at 9-11 years old.

- Attention to detail and realism is more appropriate for this kind of books. I'd recommend Katie Dayne's work. She is a expert at writing educational books for children.

Session task 1: Children's book design for:

Babies and toddlers, 0-2 years old.

- They usually contain not very long text, text tends to be written in verse and it rhymes.
- They are usually interactive. Pop-outs and even magnets for children to play with.
- They are educative and are meant to be read by parents to their kids.
- Very visual, typography is carefully selected.
- There is usually different textures present.

Examples: Giraffes can't dance/ Peppa Pig.

Children aged 3-6 years old.

- They're very repetitive so that children can anticipate what's gonna happen.
- Characters are often happy and show a smile.
- We start to see a few books about more complex subjects such as geography, history and science even if very basic. 
- They are still very visual too.

Examples: The Gruffalo/ Day monkey, Night monkey / See inside space.

Children aged 9-11 years old.

- They're more educative and serious, start to see books about maths and growing up problems.
- They have more complex story lines than the previous age ranges.


Examples: Maths made easy.