Beautiful books

[mamagotcha]

So we have a few kids' books that are truly beautiful to look at, and have lovely stories that go along with them. I could read them over and over again. I'd like to find more like them, and figure that posting here might help me do so.

The one that started this line of thought is "The Rainbabies," by Laura Krauss Melmed and illustrated by Jim LaMarche (oh, cool, this duo have another one: "Little Oh").

Others that come to mind are "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey," and "Farmer Schultz's Ducks."

I do like the colors, rhythms and motion of the Audrey and Don Wood books ("The Napping House," "Quick as a Cricket," "Piggies") but those are a bit younger than I'm aiming for (thought "Heckedy Peg" and "King Bidgood's in the Bathtub" come close). This is also true of books like "Grandfather Twilight" and "Tuesday." But if the art is remarkable, do mention it.

Any nominees?

Comments

[42itous.livejournal.com]

I love anything illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears; The Sorceror's Apprentice; Pish Posh Said Hieronymus Bosch.

I recently discovered Joseph Had A Little Overcoat, by Simms Taback. The pictures are collages of paper and fabric, very topical to the text.

I've always loved Barbara Cooney's painted illustrations, particularly for Miss Rumphius (probably my favorite children's book).

I love simple illustrations like Blueberries For Sal (navy-blue-and-white) and Ezra Jack Keats (colorblock paper collage).