Playtime
Denise HolmesBig Love for Little Books. Exploring the art, design, and storytelling of baby board books, plus a peek into my creative process.
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my first!
I’m so excited to share my latest project, which officially hits shelves today!
My First Pickleball Paddle and My First Cowboy Boots were written by Daria Harper, illustrated by me, and published by Ten Speed Young Readers.
And if that...
MARCH
January felt like 10 years long, am I right? February, no comment. Oh, hello, March.
I don’t quite have the words to explain how the world is making me feel right now, so I’ll share this instead:
&#@$%&!!!!!
I am showing up in your inbox...
How to Package up my 2025
As the year wraps up and the holidays approach, I am sending out one last newsletter before it’s all over. I want to thank you for being part of my tiny world and for letting me show up in your inbox.
This year has been the busiest, book-w...
My First Board Book Project (Throwback!)
Before I dive into today’s topic, I want to take you back to where my board book journey began. In 2017, I received an unexpected email that turned into a four-book series; my very first board book project. These books completely shaped the...
Meet Lizzy Dee!
Welcome friends, to the first episode of my interview series, where I sit down and chat with baby board book creators.
When I started planning this series, the first person I thought of was Lizzy Doyle, also known as Lizzy Dee. We met earl...
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