{"id":32219,"date":"2025-05-20T08:02:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T08:02:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/?p=32219"},"modified":"2025-05-22T08:05:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:05:22","slug":"the-joy-of-reading-aloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.london-artcollege.co.uk\/news\/2025\/05\/the-joy-of-reading-aloud\/","title":{"rendered":"The Joy of Reading Aloud"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A recent article in The Guardian<\/em> titled “I’m still not tired of it”: The best books to read aloud to kids, according to parents<\/a> offers a delightful and insightful roundup of children\u2019s books that have stood the test of time when it comes to reading aloud. It\u2019s a warm and engaging piece that highlights favourites shared by parents across the UK, from classics like The Gruffalo<\/em> to more modern gems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article is a highly recommended read for students enrolled on our Illustrating Children\u2019s Books Diploma<\/a> at the London Art College. It provides a real-world look at what truly resonates with families\u2014information that is invaluable to anyone hoping to break into the world of children\u2019s publishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why This Matters to You as an Illustrator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Understanding which books parents reach for night after night gives you a peek into what makes an illustrated children\u2019s book a true classic. It\u2019s not just about drawing pretty pictures\u2014it\u2019s about enhancing the story, engaging the audience, and creating visual elements that become part of the storytelling ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books like The Book With No Pictures<\/em> by B.J. Novak show how visual pacing and layout can work hand-in-hand with narrative voice, even when illustrations are minimal or absent. Others, like Where the Wild Things Are<\/em>, demonstrate the power of character expression and setting in transporting young minds to new worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Takeaways for Illustrators:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n