Tag: Ken Wilson-Max

Getting into the world of insects


Okay. Coming from an African country, I have seen some crazy (and dangerous) insects in my time.  Whether I’m right or wrong about the bugs I like or dislike, most people have a thing, a phobia, if you like, about some creepy crawly. For some it spiders, for others its anything that has wings and…… Continue reading Getting into the world of insects

First reviews for Lenny books


There’s more to Ken Wilson-Max’s Lenny Goes to Nursery School (Frances Lincoln, £9.99), with its jolly little hero successfully making it through his first full day away from home. A multi-coloured cast of characters have an equally good time in this picture book, also sturdily produced.- Nicholas Tucker, The independent on Sunday IT’S never too early to read…… Continue reading First reviews for Lenny books

Summer Events


I have two important events this summer. One is Pop Up 2013 and the other, running parallel to the announcing of the Carnegie Greenaway 2013  Medal Winner, is happening tomorrow, June 19 at Platform on Hornsey Road in North london. Schools have had the chance to look over the shortlist and will be making their own…… Continue reading Summer Events

African Mythical Creatures: a Recap


I haven’t had much time to add tot he growing collection these last few weeks, so I thought it would be good to show you the set so far in one blog post. ‘m going to be making some 3-d versions of these for a school event on June 19th. It should be fun! Details…… Continue reading African Mythical Creatures: a Recap

African Mythological Creatures- Ninki Nanka: The Dragon


According to traditions, the Ninki Nanka lives in the swamps of West Africa. It is said to be extremely large and dangerous. It is said that when children get too confident and feel they can disobey their parents and go into the swamp they will be taken by the Ninki Nanka. The story of Ninki…… Continue reading African Mythological Creatures- Ninki Nanka: The Dragon