How we came to publish this one
We’ve known Pam for a while and so when she sent her picture book text to us we were delighted to offer her a contract. The story works well and we are fortunate that she has a personal relationship with India Rose Bird whose illustrations are fabulous.
The title
Plain and simple: the book is about the sea and the moon.
Some notes about the process
Much of the work in producing a picture book is about making sure the pictures and the text work well together. We had to think about page turns, how the eye would be drawn and whether the pictures add to the story as well as illustrating it.
The cover
Beautifully evocative and, with the title, inviting you to think about the sea and the moon.
Some notes about style
Clearly this book is meant for young children but if it’s at all possible for this age group, I would say this is a literary text. It almost becomes poetry as you read it.
Who we think the reader is
This is a book to be read by an adult to a young child. Hopefully they will also take the time to discuss the pictures and what the story tells us about the sea and the moon.
What else
Picture books can be expensive to produce, especially if we have to commission an artist. In this case it was lovely to have two people who were willing to work together.
Review copies
It’s always great if you can buy the book and give us a review. Just click on the link to be taken to our bookshop. If you would like to review and you are strapped for cash, just get in touch for a free PDF.
