I was asked to design and illustrate the Bookstart logo back in 1999. The idea was to create a mother and child reading together to encourage reading for children at an early stage. After many pencils a mother and child Polar Bear were chosen. The illustration was created on CS2 card using a brush with Windsor and Newton Black Indian ink, how times have changed!
I was also involved with illustrating the original items that came with the pack, story books and a baby placemat.
The Bookstart aim is to give free books to every baby in the UK, to inspire and create a love of reading that will give children a great start in life.
