James Mayhew Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Tove Jansson for "Moominland Midwinter" (1957). Moomintroll spends much of the book longing for his beloved Snufkin... and here he is, the snow receding & Spring flowers appearing. That line work simply dazzles & hypnotises; The little feet dance! https://t.co/sRvcedHQdW

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Christian Robinson for "Milo Imagines the World" by Matt de la Peña, published TODAY! A huge welcome to this book which bravely challenges assumptions & stereotypes while at the same time celebrate a child's creativity. Lovely tactile collaged art. https://t.co/DZaLap8h8R

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Errol Le Cain for “Beauty and the Beast” retold by Rosemary Harris (1979). Our garden is full of roses just now, and they always remind me of this pivotal moment in this story. As ever, Le Cain captures the drama and the beauty brilliantly. https://t.co/oYdxve4T3p

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Maurice Sendak for “In The Night Kitchen” (1970). Such a curious, dreamlike tale, full of symbols and symbolism, and the scandal of a naked boy. I loved it as a kid, especially those packaging city-scapes. #LGBTplusHM https://t.co/GLC6GISmls

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#BookIllustrationOfTheYear is by Errol Le Cain, continuing #FolkTaleWeek2020. Here's an enchanted fairy procession from "Briar Rose" (1975) - Sleeping Beauty turns up in many folk tales. This is by the brothers Grimm. Rhapsodic, magical, theatrical illustrations by a true genius. https://t.co/gfuk1o6Aq4

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay - is by @ShirleyHughes_ for “ Dogger’s Christmas” (2020). The return of everyone’s favourite lost toy, in this instant Christmas classic. Who else has captured family warmth and childhood troubles better than the magnificent Shirley? All with such love. https://t.co/1HFGMQ6eqv

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Arnold Lobel for "Mouse Soup" (1977). Adorable tales, with the warmest, *kindest* illustrations imaginable, lovingly drawn, tenderly coloured, full of charm and heart. Who doesn't want to just sit quietly by the fire with a good book, and eat peas? https://t.co/7eRTTmoBcn

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Michael Hague for his collection of Hans Christian Andersen’s tales (1981). Here’s “The Ugly Duckling”, perfect for Easter weekend, with chicks hatching. Lovely work from Hague, much inspired by the Golden Age illustrators like Rackham & Dulac. https://t.co/nqMG9nmFDh

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by @ed_vere for “The Artist” (2023). A newly published gem, exploring art & creativity - “in all its messy beauty”. Gorgeous, dreamlike worlds & a fabulous dino character make this a standout book of the year so far. I absolutely love it. Bravo, Ed. https://t.co/93LCZkIbuc

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#BookIllustrationOfTheDay is by Hilary Knight for my series #LGBTHeroes for #LGBTplusHM. “Eloise at the Plaza” (1955), is not truly a book illustration at all, but a gift for author Kay Thompson, who then gifted it to the Plaza. It was then stolen, only to be found in the trash! https://t.co/fngA5VueE1

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