Books: Authors-Illustrators

As a mom I keep finding aspects I love about Children's books. I have discovered a fondness for Children's book author-illustrators. I am impressed that one individual can possess the literary abilities to craft a story and the artistic talent to create pictures to go along with it. I am intrigued by the idea that if an author also illustrates a book then the illustrations truly reflect what the author had in mind. And since it seems like such a daunting task to both write and illustrate, I am also more lenient with an author-illustrator if I perceive some "fault" in the book. Never-the-less books that are "Written and Illustrated by..." are one of my favorite things.

Some recent favorites:

Duck and Goose by Tad Hills













Riki’s Birdhouse by Monica Wellington












The Little Yellow Leaf by Carin Berger













Bats at the Library by Brian Lies













How Big is the World? By Britta Teckentrup












A Good Day by Kevin Henkes













Big Bear Hug by Nicholas Oldland













Mooch and Mutt stories by Patrick McDonnell












Do you have any favorite "Written and Illustrated by..." books?

Comments

Stephanie said…
Just added Bats at the Library to our "library list." The illustrations look grand. :)

stephanie@metropolitanmama.net
April 6, 2010 at 9:25 PM
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