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Manisha Poudyal
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Does your child have ALL the ESSENTIAL SKILLS for THE FUTURE?
I grew up in a very middle-class household in Nepal. Like any parent, my parents wanted to give me what they didn’t have when they were...
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Manisha Poudyal
Nov 11, 20233 min read
Should we use AI to illustrate picture books?
I am a picture book author and a self-proclaimed Tech nerd (been in IT for almost 18 years), so when I heard about AI art, I got very...
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Manisha Poudyal
Nov 11, 20232 min read
ARE YOU A GOOD READER?
As I dive more into my author’s journey, I’m starting to discover myself even more. One thing I have learnt is… I am not and never was a...
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Manisha Poudyal
Nov 11, 20233 min read
BULLY OR THE BULLIED?
Not too sure if you have seen the news about the 7-year-old boy who was punched by another 7-year-old boy (Yes! Another 7-year-old boy)...
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Manisha Poudyal
Aug 3, 20221 min read
For the love of Chocolates - Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl wasn’t just an author, he was a fighter pilot, a spy, a medical inventor and most of all a chocolate historian. Yes, he took...
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Manisha Poudyal
Aug 3, 20221 min read
Stories Behind the Story: Aesop and his famous Fables
We all grew up reading/hearing Aesop’s fables in some form. Aesop has inspired generations of writers and story tellers with good...
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Manisha Poudyal
Aug 3, 20221 min read
FUN FACTS - Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit was REAL. Author Beatrix Potter had a rabbit named Peter Piper. He could do tricks like jumping through hoops, playing the...
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Manisha Poudyal
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Introducing hard topics to kids - DEATH
Cleo and Rob Written By: Helen Brown Illustrated By: Phoebe Morris Published In: 2019 This story is based on true events in author Helen...
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Manisha Poudyal
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Eric Carle and his world famous Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar was released 50 years ago and has sold almost 50 million copies since then. According to the book’s...
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Manisha Poudyal
Aug 2, 20221 min read
A Revolutionary Writer - Ruth Park
When the Wind Changed: Written by Ruth Park Illustrated by Deborah Niland Originally Published in 1980 Aged for 4+ Ruth Park was a...
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Manisha Poudyal
Aug 2, 20221 min read
The Queen of Rhymes - Julia Donaldson
Julia Donaldson, one of the most successful, children’s book authors, never actually wanted to be an author. She wanted to be famous for...
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Manisha Poudyal
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Using the non-dominant hand to illustrate a beautiful masterpiece - Bruce Whatley
Bruce Whatley one of Australia’s most talented Author and illustrator, completed his PHD in researching the image making capabilities of...
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Manisha Poudyal
Jul 29, 20221 min read
My Favorite Picture Book - How to Make a Bird by Meg McKinlay
How to Make a Bird: Written by Meg McKinlay Illustrated by Matt Ottley Aged for 5+ Influenced by the Japanese philosophical concept that...
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Manisha Poudyal
Jul 29, 20221 min read
Hand Written Picture Book
Your Birthday Was the Best Author: Maggie Hutchings, Illustrator: Felicita Sala Shortlisted for the 2021 CBCA Picture book of the year...
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