… before the series was even published, or, “A lesson on pushing back when your editors have bad ideas.” Most people know that Cozy Classics was originally published by Simply Read Books in 2012, and re-launched with Chronicle Books in 2015. What most people don’t know is that Cozy Classics was actually signed to another publisher—a small independent Vancouver press… Read more →
Wow, we made the supermarket aisle again! A few years back, Cozy Classics was featured in People magazine. This time, it’s US Weekly! It turns out that actress Megan Boone loves our books, and here’s what she has to say about them: I’m loving these very toned-down, Spark-Notes-style books for children called Cozy Classics. Caroline’s reading the baby version of… Read more →
On this day in 1939, Victor Young and His Orchestra recorded “We’re Off to See the Wizard,” one of the most iconic and memorable songs from the Academy Award-winning 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Have a listen! For our version of the Wizard, we stayed true to its original depiction as a massive head on the back of… Read more →
Today, our version of The Wizard of Oz is being released by Chronicle Books! Also, re-releases of Jane Eye, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Oliver Twist are also out today, with brand new covers! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we created this scene, GREEN, from The Wizard of Oz. For the Emerald City, we first bought many cheap… Read more →
It’s time to get crafty — just in time for Valentine’s Day! If you want a new needle-felting project, or if you’ve never tried needle-felting before, check out our step-by-step guide to making your own felted heart. There’s a bonus idea at the end, too! Click on the images below to enlarge them, or download the high-resolution PDF with the… Read more →
Holman had the pleasure of returning to Queen Mary Elementary in Vancouver for another Artist-in-Residence stint in January 2017. This, time Holman worked with students on “value spheres” — multi-layered wool balls that would represent the core values of each student. The process began with rolling wool tightly and then dipping the ball into warm, soapy water. Then the work… Read more →
This year, may you find your own Yellow Brick Road! Read more →
Presidential Debates, eat your heart out! We are thrilled that the Department of Fine Arts, Design, Art History at Hofstra University in Hampstead, New York is hosting an exhibition of our work entitled Deeply Felt: The Art of Cozy Classics and Star Wars Epic Yarns. The exhibition is being held at the Rosenberg Gallery in Calkins Hall, November 21-February 14,… Read more →
October started off with a bang as Holman headed down to Tacoma, Washington for the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association‘s fall tradeshow. He signed books for excited booksellers at the Sweet & Greet event on October 1 along with other select Pacific Northwest authors and illustrators. Holman was able to catch up with friends Kate Berube, Karen Lewis and Michael Schafbuch,… Read more →
Today is the beginning of a new school year… and the beginning of another season of Cozy Classics releases! Our brand new title, Cozy Classics: The Nutcracker, goes on sale today! As well, we are releasing three titles with Chronicle Books with brand new covers! Why wait? Start your Christmas shopping early with the links below! [ezcol_1quarter] [/ezcol_1quarter] [ezcol_1quarter] [/ezcol_1quarter]… Read more →