RESEACH FOLLOW ON - CREATIVITY AND STYLES

WAYS ON HOW TO CONVEY INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN IN A CREATIVE WAY:

- infographics

- charts and diagrams

 - appropriate use of colour

 - additions like: activity packs, games, stickers, DIY, checklist etc.

 - simple recipes with parents support:

http://www.childrensrecipes.com/article_065.htm

http://www.thekidscookingcompany.co.uk/childrens-recipes.asp

- styles

Negative space left around for clear visuals appropriate for younger audience 4-7yrs old. Simple, brightly coloured drawings.

these are full colour page illustrations, a lot is going on the page, bright happy images, anthropomorphism is also portrayed , which children do like. This helps them to develop further children's imagination.

I like this one because of minimal use of colour but I think it could look better if it was created in different medium.

again, negative space but with a bit of unfinished background, I like this style because of the use of simplistic approach.

 this style is for older children, more sketched and realistic. I like the idea of only some objects being coloured, which in a way can tell or follow the narrative.

These are for older children, who comfortably can read themselves. still, simplicity is kept.

Above, very interesting idea! double spread used to its full potentials. cleverly 3D feel achieved by diagonal lines as well as walls overlapping to two pages. Text looking almost like a graffiti.. Like that!

a bit of beautifull retro style! Playful with the text being part of the narrative.

Similarly here the text fits with the image..

information overload, diary form, scrap book style illustration.

In my opinion the use of medium is a very important part of making illustrations because you might change the mood of the narrative. Still to be creative is a key!

I believe that in order to interest children and to make sure that foraging could be part of their lives is to start as early as possible. There isn't much, actually I haven't seen any books that are purposely written for that age range, perhaps due to those being more story based rather than guided books as such.

I would like to design a book that would be fun, interesting, engaging as well as educational and motivating to explore the wilderness. It will be a challenge.

The question I have is: If I was to write about section on berries for example, do I have to design the whole idea within the 2 double page spread? or is it the concept that perhaps could flow throughout the whole book. I suppose that will depends on the approach I will take whether that will be a story, a guide or other sort.