Task 1

Beatrix Potter:
One of the most famous, English born authors and illustrators. Mainly known for her works such as the Tail of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck.


Randolph Caldeott:
Another highly regarded british illustrator. He had a great influence over children's books during the nineteenth century.


Arthur Rackham:
London born illustrator who created his own technique with in illustration. He regularly portrayed a photographic quality with in his work by sketching the outline of the image and then lightly blocking in shapes and details

Eric Carle:

I have chosen this illustrator as I love his unique style. I also remember his works as a child and loved them especially 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' created in 1969. He has published over 70 books in over 50 languages. His work resembles nothing i've seen before so would like to find out more about him.

As mentioned his work is very unique. He uses a collage technique, this is made by using hand-painted paper which he cuts into layers to form bright and colourful images. Some of his books show a die-cutting technique which adds an even bigger interactive element. I've found a recurring theme of wildlife and nature, especially animals and insects, i feel part of his success is that using these topics will captivate the imagination of young children.

“With many of my books I attempt to bridge the gap between the home and school. To me home represents, or should represent; warmth, security, toys, holding hands, being held. School is a strange and new place for a child. Will it be a happy place? There are new people, a teacher, classmates—will they be friendly?

I believe the passage from home to school is the second biggest trauma of childhood; the first is, of course, being born. Indeed, in both cases we leave a place of warmth and protection for one that is unknown. The unknown often brings fear with it. In my books I try to counteract this fear, to replace it with a positive message. I believe that children are naturally creative and eager to learn. I want to show them that learning is really both fascinating and fun.” -Eric Carle

Some of his most successful published work to date include ' The Very Hungry Caterpillar", 'The Very Lonely Firefly' and 'The Very Quiet Cricket'.

I think his target age group is between 3 and 10 as i don't think his works are specified to a smaller age group that help teaches them to learn e.g numbers, colours or objects, there simply stories that capture any audience children and adults alike. There simple stories that mainly focus on the visuals with minimal typography. Like 'one fish, two fish…' there is plenty of white space to allow for easy, clear reading.