Show & tell : exploring the fine art of children's book illustration

For over 30 years, Dilys Evans has been deeply involved in the fine art of children's book illustration. In 1980 she foundedThe Original Art, an annual exhibition in New York featuring the best children's book illustration of the year. Now, in thisfascinating exploration of children's book illustration, she focuses on the work of 12 contemporary illustrators. Lookingat the wide variety of artistic genius in children's books, Show and Tell teaches the reader how to look for the perfect marriage of art and text, and is an invaluable guide for anyone interested in children's books and the art of illustration.

Illustrators include:
David Wiesner
Trina Schart Hyman
Lane Smith
Brian Selznick
Bryan Collier
David Shannon
Petra Mathers
Paul O. Zelinsky
Hilary Knight
Denise Fleming
Harry Bliss
Betsy Lewin

Hilary Knight : A natural born rascal -- Trina Schart Hyman : Little red -- Bryan Collier : Angels in the snow -- Paul O. Zelinsky : From Pablo to Paul -- David Wiesner : What if? -- Betsy Lewin : Liquid thought -- Harry Bliss : Class clown -- David Shannon : Oh, no! -- Petra Mathers : An original -- Brian Selznick : Imagine that -- Denise Fleming : Everything -- Lane Bliss : Seen art?