'Ladybirds, Puffins & Picture Lions : the Art of Children's Books"

World Book Day seems an auspicious time to launch a new lecture -

'Ladybirds, Puffins & Picture Lions : the Art of Children's Books'

From 'Learning with Mother' and 'Paddington Bear' to modern classics by Judith Kerr, Lauren Child & Shirley Hughes, children's books have shaped our understanding of history, art, landscape,  even Britishness.
This lecture looks beneath the delightful illustrations, to explore the complex beauties offered to younger readers.