A Little Big World Journal

Updates from a little world that’s getting bigger.

The A Little Big World Journal is where we share story progress, early artwork, and behind-the-scenes notes as A Little Big World comes to life.

3D Pickle under the bench ready for render

Blender for Children’s Book Illustration | A Little Big World

After six years away from Blender, I’ve started using it again — this time to help plan A Little Big World scenes. Here’s how a simple 3D setup helped shape an illustration for the upcoming Pickle and the Smallest Shadow.
The Hill in a Hurry cover page with Mabel the sheep

The Hill in a Hurry: Meet Mabel the Sheep in Book 10 of A Little Big World

Meet Mabel the sheep in The Hill in a Hurry, Book 10 of A Little Big World. A gentle new story about slowing down, noticing what others miss, and finding the courage to choose a safer path.
Image of a father reading to his son at bedtime.

Why Bedtime Reading Helps Children Wind Down​

Bedtime reading can help children slow down, feel connected, and move gently from a busy day into rest. Here’s why a simple story can become such a comforting part of a child’s nightly routine.
The Day Nothing Happened cover image

The Day Nothing Happened: A Gentle New Story About Little Good Things

The Day Nothing Happened is now live in A Little Big World, a gentle new story about quiet days, small moments, and the little good things that make an ordinary day feel full.
meet Chloe and Button (Snowy and Lilo) from A Little Big World

Meet the Real Chloe and Button: The Dogs Behind A Little Big World​

Meet Snowy and Lilo, the real dogs who inspired Chloe and Button in A Little Big World. A gentle behind-the-scenes look at the heart behind the stories.

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