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CAT IN THE CITY

I loved this little book.

The colorful, detailed illustrations by Jill Weber are a perfect match for this story about a stray cat and the people he comes to love. Story by Julie Salamon.
Review copy from Dial Books for Young Readers. Chapter book, ages 9 and up—read aloud for 5 and up.

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John Burningham

From his 1971book, 'Seasons' a beautiful illustration by English illustrator John Burningham

Tom Schamp

Lots and lots to look at in this delightful winter scene by Belgian illustrator Tom Schamp
...watch a one minute animated clip of his book, 'Otto In The Snow'...
Otto in de Sneeuw / Vive la Neige (animation) from Tom Schamp on Vimeo.

Shirley Hughes

Beautiful art by the illustrator's illustrator, Shirley Hughes, from one of her delightful 'Alfie' books, 'An Evening at Alfie's'…

Read a few articles on her in The Guardian...

Klaas Verplancke

Witty, winter illustration by Belgian artist, Klaas Verplancke...

Japanese New Year's Cards

Japanese New Year's cards, circa 1908-1950's, found at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where you can browse through their huge selection from the  Leonard A. Lauder collection. See my other posts on them here and here...