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This blog features the art in vintage children's picture books. It is for picture book lovers of all ages but is geared toward adults. Information is included on the artist/author. All types of illustrative medium will be included such as watercolor, woodcuts, scratchboard, pen & ink, collage, textiles, acrylics, etc. This blog is for people who enjoy the art in children's picture books, as well as the wonderful stories.

1. Vintage Children's Book: How Animals Sleep, illustrated by Jack Keats

By: Jill Casey, on 5/20/2013
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I feel like a curmudgeon for saying this, but what is happening with girl's toys and play costumes? Everything is pink, glitter and bling. I understand many little girls of a certain age love the color pink and go through a princess stage. But it looks to me like a rather disproportionate number of girls toys are promoting limited ideals for girls: be a princess, rock star or a celebrity.

Where is this all going? I don't know. It would take up too much time and space on this post and I'm sure you don't want to read it. But I do like books like this one illustrated by Jack Keats - How Animals Sleep. It's interesting and real life. There. Off my podium. Nuff said.