Deep Sea Farmer
Dahlov Ipcar’s book about an underwater farmer, published in 1961, sheds light on the hidden world beneath the water, where a tireless merman tends to his marine farm. With the help of two seahorses, he patrols his domain, protects manatees from fierce tiger sharks, and frees creatures caught in the […]
The Cat at Night
In this book, Ipcar plays with contrast in a very direct, visual way. The cat moves through the dark, and each spread shifts between deep nighttime tones and bright, fully colored scenes that suggest what he perceives. The alternation feels almost rhythmic — quiet, shadowed pages followed by sudden bursts […]
Lost and Found
In this seek-and-find story, a little girl sets out to locate her missing pets, convinced they’ve vanished—though they’re actually hiding in plain sight on every page. Ipcar fills the spreads with clear, bright artwork packed with animals, giving young readers plenty to spot without making the search overwhelming. Told in […]
Bug City
In Bug City, a family of insects goes about their day. Mama is a ladybug and Papa is a daddy longlegs. They shop for calico moths and velvet ants, visit the zoo with rhinoceros beetles and ant lions, and meet friends along the way. Everywhere they go, little adventures happen, […]
World Full of Horses
World Full of Horses is a children’s picture book by Dahlov Ipcar that celebrates the enduring presence and charm of horses through generations. The book opens with a look back at “grandfather’s day,” when horses were everywhere, pulling carriages, streetcars, fire engines, plows, and even soldiers into battle. Ipcar then […]
A Flood of Creatures
The story centers on an old woman who lives alone by a river and prefers it that way. Her house is tidy, filled with old lamps, odd treasures, and not a trace of anything – or anyone – she hasn’t personally approved. She dislikes visitors, and animals even more. But […]
Hard Scrabble Harvest
In this classic picture book, Ipcar follows a young farm family through a long, chaotic growing season. The farmer plants his crops in early spring and immediately finds himself in a nonstop tug-of-war with every creature around. Crows go for the seeds, ducks wander into the strawberries, rabbits slip into […]
