Best illustrated books all over the world
Yana Sedova (1985) — artist, graphic artist, illustrator. Graduated from the Moscow Stroganov Academy of Art and Industry. The first book she illustrated — Eduard Verkin’s story “Friend April” — was published in 2010. Yana is an internationally known artist and illustrator. Her art and book illustrations have been exhibited […]
Petr Prokhorovich Aseyev (1919-2014) — artist, illustrator of children’s books. Born in the city of Uryupinsk. Since childhood, he loved fishing — at that time, the Khoper River was full of different fish, even sterlet. Sitting on the bank with a fishing rod became a lifelong hobby. Studied at the […]
Nadezhda Illarionova (1985) – artist, illustrator. Graduated from Moscow State University. S.G. Stroganova Instagram | instagram.com/fly_in_the_fog Website |
Esphyr Slobodkina (1908-2002) – avant-garde artist, illustrator. Esther was born in Chelyabinsk, a part of Siberia that, as she later wrote, “can be a wonderful place to spend your early childhood, especially if you are fortunate enough to have parents who can provide you with food, a good home, warm […]
Charles William James Keeping (1924-1988) was a British illustrator and author of children’s books. He was born and spent his childhood in London; during World War II he served in the Royal Navy. After the war, he studied illustration and lithography at Regent Street Polytechnic. In the early 1950s, he […]
Robert McCloskey (1914-2003) was an American author and illustrator of children’s books. McCloskey wrote and illustrated eight books, two of which won the Caldecott Medal, the prestigious American award for children’s illustrated literature. McCloskey was born in Hamilton, Ohio, and moved to Boston in 1932, where he attended the Vesper […]
Andrea Calisi is a renowned illustrator living in Rome. While he has produced numerous covers for prestigious Italian publishing houses, he has also worked for several years in a kindergarten and has illustrated several children’s books. His work has been exhibited multiple times in Europe and Japan. Instagram | instagram.com/andreacalisi68
Maud Fuller Petersham (1890-1971) and Miska Petersham (1888-1960) were American authors and illustrators of children’s books. Their work greatly influenced the development and formation of children’s illustrated books; in America, Maud and Miska Petersham are revered as classics of this genre today. They took part in the creation of more […]
Maud Fuller Petersham (1890-1971) and Miska Petersham (1888-1960) were American authors and illustrators of children’s books. Their work greatly influenced the development and formation of children’s illustrated books; in America, Maud and Miska Petersham are revered as classics of this genre today. They took part in the creation of more […]
Lola Svetlova is a children’s book illustrator originally from Kazakhstan, now based in Belgrade, Serbia. She has more than seven years of professional experience and has worked with international authors and publishers. Her illustrations are known for their bright colors, rich textures, and warm, playful storytelling that appeals to both […]