The golden apple : a story', by Max Bolliger, illustrated by Celestino Piatti, published in 1970 by Atheneum. Where animals in the forest gather to wait and claim a golden apple.
Celestino's style is very like some of his contemporaries like Fernand Léger for example in his use of line. It would have made extraordinary stained glass windows.
An apocalyptic parade by Jam Dong, where she is inspired by 'The Lantern of Hokusai (see below). Happy Halloween.
'The Witch of Hissing Hill' written by Mary Calhoun and illustrated by Janet McCaffery, published in 1964 is a delight of a book just look at those end papers! It has a bold bright collage simmple print style style throughout and just wonderful illustrations.
The Littlest Witch' written by Massey, Jeanne illustrated by Adrennie Adams (1906-2002) and Published in 1959. A new witch struggles with her witchy skills and role in this beautiful book.
'The Witch Next Door', by Norman Bridwell, published 1969 by Four Winds Press. Norman Bridwell (1928-2014) is the man behind Clifford the Big Red Dog, here he has made a charming witch.
