Best illustrated books all over the world
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 […]
Montresor’s illustrations in Mommies at Work are immediately striking. The original 1961 edition uses deep purples with bright yellow accents, giving each page a sketchy, almost theatrical feel. At first, the images seem to show the familiar — moms cooking, washing dishes, zipping coats — but as the book unfolds, […]