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is by Henry Cole for Richardson & Parnell's "And Tango makes Three" (2005), the infamous, banned and beloved true story of male penguin parenting. A perfect way to end Beautifully drawn with tender, loving characters.

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2019-02-28

is by Cicely Mary Barker for "Flower Fairies of Winter" (1919). Here's the Snowdop Fairy - 100 years old and still so much loved. I've see a great many snowdrops here in Suffolk, just beautiful - but so mild we have daffodils alongside them...

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2019-02-26

The Little Mermaid. Illustration by Edmund Dulac.

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2019-02-24

Some close ups of a few of the 200 butterflies and moths you can find in my new book out now with

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2019-02-19

is by Brian Wildsmith for his book "Birds" (1967), a rhapsodic collection of breathtaking, inspirational paintings, with collective nouns for different species. This is a detail from "A wedge of swans". Utterly glorious.

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2019-02-18

is by for Geraldine McCaughrean's "Roman Myths" (1999). Emma always maintains a freshness & clarity in her illustration, with exquisite lighting and shadow - much harder to achieve than you might think! Here's Diana & a dreamy Endymion.

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2019-02-14

Like I had very few books as a young child but this illustration has a special place in my heart. I loved the beautiful lady’s clothes & the shoemaker’s dainty offering.

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2019-02-12

is by Jiří Trnka for "The Nix of the Mill Pond" (from Grimm's Fairy Tales 1961). Legendary Czech animator also illustrated several fairy tale volumes. A visionary, inspirational artist, his extraordinary work full of atmosphere, beauty & elegant charm.

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2019-02-12

. Happiest I can't imagine my life without the illustrators I've loved. Too many for one, I've had to do a top four. Wump World - B. Peet. Wind in the Willows - M. Hague. Where the Wild Things Are - M. Sendak. Cicely Mary Barker <3

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2019-02-12

With her words and her pictures, Tove Jansson has my heart. ❤️

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2019-02-12

One of my favourite dragon books, gorgeous illustrations from full of colour & heart

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2019-02-12

One illustrator in my mind straight away for hard to choose because they’re all glorious

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2019-02-12

This was my mum's book, but I've always loved the cover art.

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2019-02-11

I also love Racey Helps books, especially the gorgeous but evil Mr Cunningleigh-Sligh.

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2019-02-11

Celebrating the birthday 🎉 of with the brilliant from our picture book Here Comes the Sun, published by 🦉🌠

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2019-02-11