Illustration of a yellow book with a keyhole on the cover and a bird perched on top.
Illustration of an ornate orange feather with a curled tip.
Stack of envelopes tied with a red string

An Epic Quest Begins at Colchester Museum.

Illustration Meets Medieval Legends: The Mystical Creature Exhibit

“Through books we give kids empathy, kindness, love, healing, and the space and time to be with their own thoughts, to reflect on their lives, to understand others. And these gifts are more precious now than ever.”

Tristan Banks, The gift of Reading for the next generation.

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Illustration of a walrus in a suit entangled in nets on a beach, with a fairy in blue attempting to assist, as the sun sets.
Whimsical fairy scene in a pink chamber, with two fairies with translucent wings greeting a regal figure in a throne. Sparkling elements and floral decorations enhance the magical atmosphere.
Illustration of a child in pajamas praying by their bed with a teddy bear, giraffe toy, globe, Rubik's cube, and a planetary mobile.
Illustration of a person sitting on a tree stump with a bird perched on their hand. The scene is set on a grassy hill with trees, squirrels, butterflies, and a city skyline in the background. Bluebirds are flying near the bushes.
Illustration of a child swinging with a teddy bear, with a cityscape featuring a Ferris wheel and a clock tower in the background.
Illustration of a Gothic-style cathedral with two towers, a large rose window, and glowing windows. Surrounded by trees and an urban skyline.
Illustration of a young child wearing a yellow raincoat and boots, holding a transparent umbrella, joyfully playing in a puddle. The background features a red barn decorated with lights and a glowing sunset sky.
Illustrated autumn scene with a red barn on a hill, surrounded by orange and yellow trees. Three white mice are playing near pumpkins and a wooden fence. The sky is blue with a bright sun.
Two children on a grassy hill, one girl sitting in a wheelchair and the other lying on a blanket. They are looking at clouds in the sky, surrounded by books and flowers, with birds flying above.
Children playing in rain puddles with umbrellas, wearing raincoats and boots, near a house surrounded by trees and autumn leaves. A pumpkin figure is on a bench.
Illustration of two children, one in a wheelchair, and an owl in a forest
Illustration of a child observing a frog by a pond, surrounded by plants, lily pads, and insects. The child, with curly hair and glasses, is holding a notebook and pencil. The frog is sitting on a lily pad, and there are flowers and dragonflies in th
Illustration of a serene garden scene with a woman sitting on a picnic blanket holding a baby. Nearby, a girl is lying on a bench reading a book with a small dog beside her. There's a basket, flowers, and birds sitting on a birdbath. The sun is shini
Illustration of an adult and a child fishing by a stream, surrounded by trees with yellow leaves. They sit on rocks with a fishing rod in the water. A basket and a box of bait are nearby. Fish are visible in the clear water.