I’m constantly delighted by the illustrations in the picture books I’ve been reading. Here are a few illustrators that have really captured my imagination.

Dan Yaccarino
(Every Friday, Trashy Town)

Mark Teague
(How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight, The Secret Shortcut)

David Shannon
(No, David, Duck on a Bike)

Steve Jenkins
(Move, Actual Size)

David Wiesner
(Tuesday, Flotsam)

These illustrators show a creativity with their subject matter that brings you closer to it. Their pictures invite you into the story and stay in your mind long after. Whether it’s the simplicity of line, the movement within a still image, or the depth of detail, all of these illustrators and their styles are a joy to look at and read.

Wanna see who else I’ve been reading?