Beautiful books
Since Bobbin's birth, I've spent many an hour in the children's section of book stores and libraries. Bobbin has a pretty good library - lots of fun board books, learning books, story books, rhyming books, fiction, and non-fiction, and all on a whole spectrum of subjects. I've also been building a collection of special picture books that I've carefully selected over the last year+ to add to her library. For these, I look for unique stories, inspirational stories, stories that teach, stories about real people or events told in a voice and language that she'll understand, stories that take place in other places, times, stories that feed the imagination, stories of the impossible, stories that elicit a variety of emotions. And in all cases, stories that are accompanied by beautiful illustrations in a variety of styles and mediums.
That's how I came across John J Muth. My all time favourite ilustrator of children's books, and one of my favourite children's book authors. His artwork is so beautiful. To elaborate on the beauty I see in his art is not possible. You simply need to discover for yourself. In addition to illustrating, he also has written some children's stories, and these too are among my favourites. Uplifting, inspirational, simple, and wise. Zen Shorts is my all-time favourite book in Bobbin's library, but they are all high on my list. I highly recommend his work.
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