News and Owlet Gallery

Picture of the Week: Anansi and the Talking Watermelon – by Noelle age 7 from Detroit, Michigan, US

September 9, 2026

Our picture of the week was inspired by the story: Anansi and the Talking Watermelon and drawn by 7 year old Noelle from Detroit in Michigan. I love how bright your painting is, and particularly like the way you’ve... read more

Picture of the Week: Michael – age 9

September 4, 2026

Nine year old Michael who has drawn a terrifying goblin inspired by The Woodcutter and the Goblins told by Sharon Jacksties. What a frightening creature you’ve conjured up there Michael with scary yellow eyes, scaly skin, huge pointed ears and... read more

Picture of the Week: Baba Yaga, by Rose (age 5) from Ottowa, Canada

August 27, 2026

Five year old Rose from Ottowa in Canada has drawn a scary picture of Baba Yaga the Russian witch who is often flying around looking for children to have for her breakfast! (Crunchy, munchy, yum, yum, yum!) I wonder if that’s what... read more

Pick of the Week Picture – by Kolby (9) from Sacramento, California.

August 20, 2026

Nine year old Kolby was inspired by the story The Bad Breath Lion told by Nell Phoenix and sent us this drawing. We love your lion with his magnificent mane and big belly. We also like the way you’ve added... read more

Picture of the Week: Mama Draga by Sophie age 7 from UK

August 13, 2026

Seven year old Sophie drew an entertaining illustration of the story from Sicily: Mama Draga. It’s so imaginative the way you’ve shown the bucket at the top of the well and the ogress in Mama Draga’s home at the bottom.... read more

Picture of the Week: by Cecilia (9) from Wisconsin, US.

August 6, 2026

Nine year old Cecilia also known as Cece from Wisconsin, US - has sent us this beautiful picture inspired by How Maui Found The Secret of Fire. We love your scary Mahuika with her fiery fingernails and sharp teeth -... read more