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I have a couple of favorites from when I was a kid. One was my Dad's and the set of two was my Mom's. I remember being read from these before bed. The copies I have here are WELL read and a bit tattered.
"Yankee Doodle's Cousins" Anne Malcolmson illustrated by Robert McClosky , Houghton Mifflin Co. 1941.
"The Family Treasury of Children's Stories" two volumes edited by Pauline Rush Evans Illustrated by Donald Sibley. Doubleday & Co. 1956.
I like the illustrations in the first better. The stories are good too. If you'd like a look inside I can send you images to your email Eric.
That's about it as far as OLD one's go around here. I left most of my book collection behind when I moved. I'll keep you in mind next time I am at my folk's house and send some others we liked along.
Are you looking for suggestions on NEW books too?

Thanks Frank, please do email me some images, that would be great. And yes I am looking for new books too. I don't know those books but I love American Children's books from the 50's and 60's, some amazing stuff was being published then. Thank you so much for the recommendations!

I'll try to get those off tonight.

Love your artwork and those beautiful old books!
Sandra Evertson

Thanks Sandra, that means a lot !

The Brave Little Taylor by the Dugins. (dugin/Dugina)

Frog Belly Ratbone (Timothy BAsil Ering)

The Widows Broom (Chris van Allsburg)

Pumpkin Soup (Helen Cooper)

Moondog (Wayne Anderson/Helen Ward)

25 December Street (ditto)

I have had a bit of bad illustration news too, but I am resorting to chocolate biscuits, worse for the figure but better for my purse!

When I was a child, I enjoyed this artist's picture book series.

http://www.nezumikun.com/sakasu/index.html

I know it's in Japanese! But by clicking on the red letters you can follow the story.

Thanks Gretel! I'm so glad you included Pumpkin Soup, I've been trying to remember Helen Cooper's name for about 2 weeks! I went to a book store to find it hoping it would jump out at me, I even described it to the clerk! Funnily enough, I did buy Widow's Broom that day. What a cool book, I love the long format and it's creepy but in a nice way.
I know Frog Belly Rat Bone but haven't yet bought it, I love the art and when I first saw it in a store I tried to paint in a similar way as an experiment. I'll have to buy it.
I love the look of the Dugin's work. I think I was put off thois boxing day when they were selling the book they did with Madonna for 4 dollars. I was a bit disgusted that hey're names weren't on the cover. I should buy it though. Have you seen their dragon painting? Diterlizzi recently posted an image of it on his blog and I thought it was super cool.I was introduced to Helen Ward recently when an author said my work reminded me of her's(??!!!)-I wish! But I only really first saw her work when I got Magic Pencil which features her inside. Great stuff. Thank you so much for these suggestions. I want them all.

Thanks Mika! I've never seen his work before. I love how he uses colour that gives a sense of movement and the folky quality reminds me of your work! I'll try and track some of his stuff down. There are a lot of Japanese grocerie stores here but I'd love to see a Japenese children's book store! I suppose that's asking a lot.

Hi Eric!
That's so funny, I went to your blog and recognized myself RIGHT away, then I had to read the blurb to confirm it. I love that drawing, I feel like a star now!
Sounds like you got some great new books. Where's this store?

Thanks Ambera, that's a big complement! The Jade is up the street from JWD's on...I don't remember the name of the street!

Have you read the Adventure Series by Enid Blyton? We had to go to half.com (and actually got them from England) but we loved them! Edward Eager and E Nesbit were other favorites. I'm on the third book in the Bartimaeus Trilogy right now by Jonathan Stroud - I'm having a ball with them!

Thanks Mary Beth, you know- I've never read Enid Blyton, I will give one of the Adventure books a try. I'm a huge Nesbit fan and am always looking for her stuff. I don't really know Eager, I'll check him out too. And I'm on the second Bartimaeus book. Thanks so much! I bet you have countless great book stores in New Jersey.

Your works are amazing!! I really like the woman with the loooong blonde hair and a lot of birds!!

Thank you for visiting me n_n

Eric, I got The Arrival for Christmas. It is without doubt, IMO, the finest piece of modern illustration/graphic works I have ever seen. I actually wept when I first opened it, I was so overcome at the mastery of draughtsmanship and sublime skill of storytelling. Out of ten I would give it twenty. It needs looking at again and again, to pick up the tiny details - I am not surprised it took four years to put together.

(I am glad she didn't have a tee-shirt too. A bit of seaweed usually suffices).

Here's to drawing more in 2008 Eric.
I have been trying to find a copy of The Arrival, I'll have to look again.
You talked about a "Fine" style a few posts back. Van Allsberg has a true "Fine" style. Probuditi is a favorite around here after Christmas. I love those sepia toned drawings in that one.
I can't wait to add your pirate book to our bookshelf.
Keep up the great work.

Thanks Mariam! I'll be visiting your site lots more.

I agree, Gretel. I think it is an example of a work that can move both childrens and adults, which I think should be the goal of all children's books. It sets a very high standard that is both scary and exciting.

Thanks Frank! Van Allsberg is certainly the type of work I think about when referring to a "fine" style. As soon as the pirate book is available I'll post it, I think it should be April-I hope.

Hi Eric, Happy new year!! Lovely mermaid, and I just love the mouse in the cup. :-)
I'm going to look for the books you are mentioning. Thank you for the inspiring entry!!

Thanks Mika!

Happy New Year, Eric :o)

Thanks Paula!

Hi Eric and happy 2008! What wonderful illustrations you have! They are really really nice! I loved the polar bear.
Cheers from Madrid!

Thanks Matias! I'm a big fan of your work!