I just read the most wonderful interview with Oliver Jeffers (whose children's book I mentioned here) over at 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast. Be sure to watch the video at the end where Oliver shows some of his process and his studio.Doesn't he have a fabulous mustache? ...

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I'm so inspired by the illustrator of this book. Her name is Anne Herbauts, she's Belgian, and this book is called La princesse au petit poids. I fell in love with the cover when I saw it. Anne Herbauts' drawing style is so loose and unique. I love how she uses a variety of techniques, including some sort of stamping to create patterns. Really ...

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This book is from France, called 'La mémoire envollée' and it was illustrated by Marie Desbons. I love her characters, her delicate style and her imaginative illustrations. These are my 2 favorite spreads:a close up of her beautiful mark marking:I love how she drew the scarf and the way is wraps around the spread.The story is really nice too. ...

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In addition to loving the illustrations in this book, The Incredible Book Eating Boy, I also love the story. It's written and illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, originally from Northern Ireland but he now lives in New York. He's one of my favorites. The illustrations are quite loosely painted and I love the use of collage, texture and hand drawn type ...

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Before packing them up, I took photos of some of the picture books I've purchased since we started our adventure. I thought picture books in different languages with really cool illustrations would make good souvenirs from the countries we visit.I love picture books and since coming to the UK I've been so inspired by European ones. For the most p ...

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