Typography

TYPOGRAPHY

Playful typography from Coriander the Contrary Hen, by Dori Cahonas.

Sara Fanelli’s typography is mainly hand rendered and works well with her books and art work.

Below is a clever play with typography by a graphic art student from Bristol, Hannah Boland.

I have tried using my typography separate to the picture, but this did not work so well. I have therefore decided to incorporate the typography for the narrative onto the actual colour dps and add the activity suggestion behind the flap. Doing it this way gives continuity to the story and helps a younger child follow the pattern, as this is how young minds work.

When considering what font to use I have been looking for a simple font that is easy to read/child friendly and helps youngsters that are new at reading skills. The words are simple without being condescending, as children are intelligent and do not like being talked down to.

At this stage children would most probably still have adult support in reading and as the activity is outside the home they would definitely have adult supervision. I would also add a warning page at the start of the story, especially as canal walks should always be accompanied by an adult/responsible person.

I am looking at this font as a possibility or one very similar as I think the simple 'a's and 'g's work well in a children's book.

Berlin Sans FB Demi  

‘a’   ‘g’