Best illustrated books all over the world
A timeless picture book about Max, a boy who sails to the land of the Wild Things and becomes their king. Maurice Sendak’s iconic story, blending sparse text with powerful illustrations, captures childhood imagination, mischief, and the comfort of home. Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal, it remains one of […]
The Tale of the Golden Cockerel illustrated by Vladimir Konashevich was published in 1949 and became one of the artist’s most celebrated interpretations of Alexander Pushkin’s fairy tales. Pushkin’s poem constantly shifts between satire, fantasy, and theatrical spectacle, and Konashevich follows this rhythm with remarkable ease. His illustrations balance elegance […]