Introduction:
Since the first children’s books came into existence, the combination of enchanting stories and stunning illustrations has captured the hearts of both children and adults alike. With a world of imaginary characters and landscapes at their disposal, illustrators have always been eager to create breathtaking visuals that bring a story to life. In this article, we will be exploring 35 of the most beautifully illustrated children’s books that have stood the test of time. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of magical artistry!
1. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1963)
2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (1969)
3. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (1939)
4. The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr (1968)
5. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (1902)
6. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (1999)
7. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs (1978)
8. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd (1947)
9. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (1985)
10.Title Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1943)
11.Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson (1955)
12.Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A Milne and E.H Shepard (1926)
13.The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (1964)
14.Coroline by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean (2002)
15.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and W.W Denslow (1900)
16.Oh, The Places You’ll Go! By Dr.Seuss(1990)
17.The Journey by Aaron Becker (2013)
18.Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and John Tenniel (1865)
19.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett and Tasha Tudor (1911)
20.Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie and F.D. Bedford (1911)
21.The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper and George and Doris Hauman(1930)
22.Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram (1994)
23.Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann and Jacqueline Tettmar (1979)
24.Green Eggs and Ham by Dr.Seuss(1960)
25.Circle, Square, Moose by Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky (2014)
26.A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead(2010)
27.Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat (2014)
28.The Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Peña illustrated by Christian Robinson(2015)
29.This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen(2012)
30.Jumanji By Chris Van Allsburg(1981)
31.Janet Ahlberg’s Each Peach Pear Plum
32.Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Town
33.Charlotte’s Web – E.B White & Garth Williams(1952)
34.Room on the Broom – Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
35.The Wind in the Willows – Kenneth Grahame & E.H. Shepard
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Since the first children’s books came into existence, the combination of enchanting stories and stunning illustrations has captured the hearts of both children and adults alike. With a world of imaginary characters and landscapes at their disposal, illustrators have always been eager to create breathtaking visuals that bring a story to life. In this article, we will be exploring 35 of the most beautifully illustrated children’s books that have stood the test of time. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the world of magical artistry!
1. Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak (1963)
2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle (1969)
3. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (1939)
4. The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr (1968)
5. The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter (1902)
6. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (1999)
7. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs (1978)
8. Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd (1947)
9. The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg (1985)
10.Title Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1943)
11.Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson (1955)
12.Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A Milne and E.H Shepard (1926)
13.The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein (1964)
14.Coroline by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean (2002)
15.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and W.W Denslow (1900)
16.Oh, The Places You’ll Go! By Dr.Seuss(1990)
17.The Journey by Aaron Becker (2013)
18.Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and John Tenniel (1865)
19.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett and Tasha Tudor (1911)
20.Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie and F.D. Bedford (1911)
21.The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper and George and Doris Hauman(1930)
22.Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram (1994)
23.Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann and Jacqueline Tettmar (1979)
24.Green Eggs and Ham by Dr.Seuss(1960)
25.Circle, Square, Moose by Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky (2014)
26.A Sick Day for Amos McGee by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead(2010)
27.Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat (2014)
28.The Last Stop on Market Street By Matt de la Peña illustrated by Christian Robinson(2015)
29.This Is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen(2012)
30.Jumanji By Chris Van Allsburg(1981)
31.Janet Ahlberg’s Each Peach Pear Plum
32.Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Town
33.Charlotte’s Web – E.B White & Garth Williams(1952)
34.Room on the Broom – Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
35.The Wind in the Willows – Kenneth Grahame & E.H. Shepard
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