The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau
Written by Michelle Markel
US Publisher: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-8028-5364-6
Year of publication: 2012
34 pages
Ages 5-9
Awards & Selections
- Junior Library Guild selection 2012
- Selected by jury for The Original Art 2012
- Capitol Choices list nominee
- Red Clover Award list nominee
Reviews
“Hall’s evocation of Rousseau’s lush jungles captures the artist’s child-friendly work; Markel’s text is both accessible and likely to awe.”
— New York Times
“Rousseau’s spirit has inspired Amanda Hall: this book is a captivating homage to a lavish, playful, painterly world…Meanwhile, Markel tells his story, and lets us know how art eventually won out against establishment ridicule. – this book is the freshest of breezes”
— Observer
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The Barefoot Book of Stories from the Sea
Compiled by James Riordan
UK Publisher: Barefoot Books
Hardcover ISBN: 1-898000-09-3
Softcover ISBN: 1-905236-00-X
Year of publication:1996
80 pages
La Colonie Des Griffons (France h/b) ISBN F6-9520,
Elfos Ediciones(Spain h/b) ISBN 84-8423-150-X,
Elfos Ediciones(Catalonia h/b) ISBN 84-8423-151-8,
Kookminbooks (Korea h/b) ISBN 9788911026609,
Martin Fontes (Brazil p/b) ISBN 85-336-2214-7,
Reviews
“A sumptuously illustrated anthology.”
— London Parents’ Guide
“This beautifully illustrated anthology captures all the magic of the traditional folk tales that should be part of every childhood. A book to treasure.”
— Books for Children
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The Lion Classic Aesop’s Fables
Retold by Margaret McAllister
UK Publisher: Lion Children’s Books
Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-7459-6200-9
Year of publication: 2011
126 pages
Rock House Publishers (China h/b) ISBN: 978-962-399-216-9,
Editorial Trillas (Mexico h/b) ISBN: awaiting details,
Awards & Selections
- Highly Commended in the Junior Design Awards best classic picture book 2012
Reviews
“Amanda Hall’s beautifully textured use of crayon is particularly successful in her depiction of animals where the light and shade suggests the weight or suppleness of their bodies.Her artworks are framed tableaux in which elements break free to dramatic effect.”
— Books for Keeps – Book of the week
“this collection is set apart by its sensitive illustrations from Amanda Hall, whose graceful depictions of people and animals bring these fables alive.”
— lovereading4kids
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The Pelican Chorus
Written by Edward Lear
US Publisher: Carus Publishing
iPhone app. animation for Ladybug’s Bookshelf
Year of publication: Magazine 2010
Year of publication: App 2011
Five illustrations for Ladybug Magazine
Amanda’s illustrations for The Pelican Chorus by Edward Lear, commissioned by Ladybug Magazine, have been adapted as an animated poem and are now released as the featured story in Ladybug’s iPhone app. The Pelican Chorus from Ladybug’s Bookshelf.
Reviews
“Edward Lear’s “The Pelican Chorus” … will get a new lease of life when an animated version, based on illustrations by Cambridge artist Amanda Hall, is released as an iPhone app… The resulting illustrations captured Lear’s eccentric playfulness while showcasing Hall’s very own style”
Little Bear
An Inuit folktale retold by Dawn Casey
Speculative sample spread
Picture book
32 pages
The Great Grey Wolf
A Hungarian folktale retold by Dawn Casey
Speculative sample spread
Picture book
32 pages
These images arose out of a collaboration with the author.