Endpapers of the early 2020's

Above: Endpapers for Ruby Wrights debut book Animal Crackers which was published 2023.

Above: 'An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth', written by Angela Rizza, illustrated by Daniel Long. 2023 

Above: 'Apple and Magnolia' written by Laura Gehl and illustrated by Patricia Metola, 2022.

Above: 'La Parabola del Panificio Indipendente',  by Neil Packer 2022.

Above: 'The Amazing And True Story of Tooth Mouse Pérez', written by Ana Cristina Herreros and illustrated by Violeta Lopiz, 2023.
 

Above: 'My Pet Goldfish' by Catherine Rayner, 2021.

Above: 'I am not an Octopus' written by Eoin McLaughlin illustrated by Marc Boutavant, 2023.

Above: 'A Little World of Ants' by Cara Rooney, 2024.

Above: 'How to be Your Dog's Best Friend' by Elena Bulay.

Above: 'Grasshopper' by Tatiana Ukhova 2021 (thanks)

Above: 'Hedge Lion' by Robyn Wilson-Owen, 2023

Above: 'Giraffe and a Half' by Nicola Kent, 2023.

Above: 'Oris Stars', by Kristyna Litten, 2020

Above: Grandads Camper by Harry Woodgate, 2021.

Above: 'Finding The Way to Faraway Valley, by Cecilia Heikkilä, 2023.

Lost spells, written by Rob McFarlene, illustrated by Jackie Morris, published 2020.

Mac Barnett, Jon Klassen and Catherine Rayner

It's all in the eyes!

Last night I went to a fantastic talk and reading by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, hosted by the wonderful illustrator Catherine Rayner, and made even more joyful by having so many friends from many different situations in the audience.
Jon Klassen and Mac Barnett both have a great sense of humour and obviously work seamlessly as a team. Jon had great insights to share about his working practice, but also tips about working through the more tricky parts of your books by throwing a treat up ahead, something that you are looking forward to developing and drawing. 
The illustrations here are from Triangle by Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen in 2017 by Walker books.