The graphics in this book are just wonderful! I especially loved the Tokyo page having actually been to that city last summer. Books like this with little tidbits of information are always popular in our house.
Cornelius DeWitt illustrations in this vintage Golden Book encyclopedia are just fantastic. This is why I collect vintage picture books! Some of the style reminds me a bit of the Mexican artist Miguel Covarrubias (who's work I just love!). Even though the information in these old encyclopedias can be outdated, they are still a really fun way to learn and explore, especially when the pictures, like these are so engaging.
A nice little showcase of some Disney artists from the 1950's. J.P. Miller's work has shown up often in Little Golden Books including one of my favorites, "Doctor Squash".
I love collecting different versions of stories and books that we already own. This story is "suggested" by Longfellow's famous poem and features sweet vintage illustrations. Sometimes I get these books so cheap at the thrift store or flea market with the intent of cutting up the pages to use in collages or other arts and crafts. But I liked this one too much and decided to keep it in one piece.
I loved the book "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston. That led me down a path of picking up her other writing, including short stories, and folk tales. This book colorfully illustrated by Loveis Wise is one such story adapted by Ibram X. Kendi for kids. In the author's note at the end Kendi writes, "The earlier we expose our children to our literary treasures- to our literary legends like Hurston- the better." I couldn't agree more!
The story starts with Brook asking Mighty River to tell a story of people in love. It's a story not only of young Magnolia and John but of freedom and nature.
