Spots in a Box by Helen Ward
I had no idea that Helen Ward, author of two of my favorite picture books: The Tin Forest & The Dragon Machine is also an illustrator! These books, along with two others, Finding Christmas, which is a very sweet sibling story, and Little Moon Dog, are illustrated by the magnificent Wayne Anderson.
I am so happy to make this discovery, especially with Ward's newest book, Spots in a Box. Ward's illustrations are painterly and playful, thoughtful and kinetic. Added to all this are the extras added to Spots in a Box - from die cuts to foil to sparkly texture. All this for a guinea fowl who feels odd because he has no spots and tries to remedy this by sending away for some.
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By the end of Spots in a Box, our feathered friend finds just the right dots and his flock-mates find fun ways to make use of the leftovers!
I love, love, love Spots in a Box and Helen Ward's illustration style! I can't wait to see what she does next! Until then, enjoy her other books and some illustrations from them below:
Varmints, illustrated by Marc Craste
Source: Review Copy