David Weidman I

 

Following on from this mornings white cat a couple of peacocks by the wonder that was David Weidman (1921-2014).

Michael McGrath V

 

Michael McGrath I found this illustration a couple of weeks ago, I was off to look after a peacock and a white cat and I liked its oddness almost a cake sparkle white cat.

Aliki Brandenberg IV

 

Aliki Brandenberg published her first picture book in 1960, her works are so joyous and beautifully composed. This year she will be 97 years old, I wish her books were republished and more widely available. These illustrations are from 'The Wish Workers' published in 1962. 

 

Parr

A wonderful print by Inuit artist Parr (1893-1969)  of '7 Geese, 4 People, 2 Dogs', below are more examples of his beautiful work. Thank you. I have selected many of his geese as I love the leg placement and elongated necks. 

Charlie Rabbit II

 

As mentioned in yesterdays post the new book 'Monsieur Mustard' written and illustrated by Charlie Rabbit is published now by Andreson Press and available in French and Italian. Here are some of it's enigmatic characters.

Charlie Rabbit I

 

Charlie Rabbit is an illustrator from Bath who has steadily built up a wonderful portfolio mainly for greeting cards.

This year (in fact just released) she has her debut children's book published by Anderson Press, 'Monsieur Mustard'.

Stamp a Story 2026

 

Above: Jessica Corkran

Above: Gertie Jaquet

Some of the stamped stories that I admired from last weeks #stampastory2026 challenge by Monty Lee (below). 

Above and Below: Maya Jönsson

Below: Eszter Racz

Above: Die Buchbloggerin Below: Kübra Gültepe

Above: Arina Kuchkova Below: Andy Lanham

Above: Zeynep Bihter Yıldız Below: Christiane Fürtges

Claire Sahara Lemp I

 

Delightful summer image by Claire Sahara Lemp

Jun Takabatake

'Dear Professor Whale' written by Megumi Iwasa, illustrated by Jun Takabatake, Published by Taiwan Oriental Press Co., Ltd. 2018 The illustrations mainly black and white with a few in colour are charming and funny.  

A young whale has heard about the great big enormous whale, who won gold for his spectacular spouting. That gets him hoping that there could be a new Olympics, with the sea full of whales again? The invitation is sent out.