Earlier this week I stopped by the library to check out a couple of books I've been meaning
to read. But knowing me, thats never exactly how it works out. Let me paint you a picture: I enter the library looking for one or two books; an hour later, I exit with a bag of books as heavy as my college backpack. Needless to say, I am a library nerd.
Among the heaping pile of rented knowledge, one can usually find an assortment of hidden children's books within. I'm a fan of beautiful and unique illustrations, so I couldn't help by love the adorable book collection "This is" by M. Sasek. There are 18 books in the "This is" series. Here are a few examples of his work!
This is Paris is the first of his collection and I was smitten from the start. I love his illustrations and the way he captures the various cities (countries) in is art.
Miroslav Sasek has become one of my favorite children’s book illustrators.
Who are some of your favorite illustrators?
7 comments:
I love his work... Thank you for this post, so lovely!
I remember him from when I was little... I didnt like it than but now I can actually apreciate his work!
M
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He does a great job! They are so right on...love London & Texas.
Thanks for stopping by & introducing yourself.
I love these books too - I have seen the Paris, New York and London ones but didn't realise theer were so many more. I need to read the Australian one!
I love his "This is New York" book and bought it for my grandson!
i love the baby in a mei tai on the hong cong cover! totally going to check these out.
What a lovely post! Thank you so much for sharing these great books with us and a little history too!
Liesl :)
oh I looove this post!! Great illustrations :)
cute blog btw!
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