Books for Keeps 44 - the children's book magazine online

Brian Alderson outlines the thinking behind `Sing a Song for Sixpence' - an exhibition he arranged at the British Library from October 1986 to January 1987. The purpose of the exhibition was not just to commemorate a great illustrator but, more ambitiously, to demonstrate `the integrity of picture-book art' and the essence of illustration...

Andy Chapell and Louise Fitzpatrick describe their classroom approach.

For years, Joel Chandler Harris's Uncle Remus stories have been under a cloud - black language and lore, say critics, concealing a white view of the world. Now Julius Lester and Jerry Pinkney have mounted a rescue operation.

Stephanie Nettell talks to both of them about one of the most exciting literary projects of the year.

Sally Grindley reports on this year's Mother Goose Award.

Anthony Browne interviewed by Chris Powling.

Nicholas Tucker considers the effect of new images on an old favourite: Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories

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Chris Powling chooses from the season's new picture books.