“To draw you must close your eyes and sing” – Pablo Picasso “The story of a tiny, tiny little girl”… This is Thumbelina’s story, the iconic classic tale written in
“There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book“- Marcel Proust. It is a great pleasure to travel (virtually,
One of the things that I miss most about not traveling during this pandemic is enjoying and exploring nature. We live on a beautiful planet, full of wonders and rich
“You may have the universe if I may have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi Would you like to join me on a fascinating journey to Italy? While traveling is still not
Visiting St Andrews was one of the highlights of our family trip to Scotland (we also loved touring The Highlands and the tour of Edinburgh for Harry Potter fans). The
I would like to propose to you a special journey around the world with the talented Norwegian illustrator and picture book writer Signe Torp. Her book Make Yourself at Home!
Looking for creative ideas for this strange and creepy Halloween amidst a pandemic? “The Monster Book of Zombies, Spooks, and Ghouls” is what you are looking for. This spooky and
2 years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing one of my favorite authors – María Isabel Sánchez Vegara-. My admiration for her works has kept growing since then, and
Travel allows us to understand other cultures, experience different ways of life, and learn more about our history. Last year we traveled to La Rioja, renowned worldwide for its remarkable
“When we allow space for children’s inner worlds, they learn to express themselves from the wholeness of who they are” – Melissa A. Butler. Reimagining Project. A few weeks ago,
If you believe that classics are timeless, you are going to love KinderGuides, a series of illustrated children’s books that introduce iconic works of classic literature to young readers. KinderGuides
“An animal’s eyes have the power to speak a great language.” – Martin Buber Spanish photographer Tommy Salas has dedicated his work to capture the essence of Asia: its captivating
“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet“- Stephen Hawking. The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles is one of the most iconic attractions of California, being popularized
“A world without dolphins and whales isn’t much of a world at all” – Ric O’Barry Written by Darcy Dobell and illustrated by Becky Thorns, “The World of Whales” is
If you are also feeling paralyzed amid this pandemic, I hope you might be able to “see the world in a new light.” Somehow we should try to emerge from
Would you like to take part in the famous Broomstick Training session on the very spot where Harry Potter had his first flying lesson? Today we travel to Northern England
“What I can say… I paint, draw, and make children’s books. “ – Fausto Gilberti We continue our series about the creative world of talented artists from around the world by
“God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us- in the dreariest and most dreaded moments- can see a possibility of hope” – Maya Angelou “However difficult life
“Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give”- Ben Carson How are you, my friends? I hope this post finds you and your family well. I
Yves Klein was one of France’s most inventive artists and famously known for creating a special blue named International Klein Blue (IKB). Today I would like to recommend you the
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” – Albert Einstein One of the highlights of our stay in San Francisco was spending a morning with our kids at the Children’s Creativity Museum.
“Curiosity in children is but an appetite for knowledge”– John Locke. Curiosity sparks learning. “Several neurological studies have shown that curiosity makes our brains more receptive for learning, and that
Trinidadian travel and fiction writer Suzanne Bhagan has a strong passion for literature that started when her father gave her books as presents even before she learned to read. After
If you live in Madrid, or if you are just spending a few days in this vibrant city, you cannot miss a visit to The Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, one of the
Using the ocean as a classroom, and with the philosophy that the experience is the teacher, The Ocean Institute in Dana Point (California) has been inspiring children of all ages
Do you have a family travel tradition? Whenever we visit a new city we always do a Hop on- Hop off bus tour on the first day. It gives such
Have you ever wondered how other families live and raise their children? What could we learn from them? Isn’t it amazing to have a different perspective on parenting? I have
Copenhagen is a beautiful, safe, and clean city that offers many activities and attractions for families. We stayed in Copenhagen as part of an extensive tour of Denmark, in which
” A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others” – Salvador Dalí. A fun way for children to uncover the mysteries and secrets of the
“We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are” – Harry Potter and The Order
