Upcoming picture books with design credit: Annie Ericsson.
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illustrated by Geraldo Valerio
Putnam, available Jan 2012
Half-Pint Pete the Pirate sailed half the seven seas, but with only half of a treasure map, he’s never found what he’s looking for. Until the day he meets Belle – a pirate with half a map of her own. At first, Pete is eager to steal Belle’s share, but half a team isn’t enough to find the treasure, and Pete soon realizes that working together is much more fun!
by Jan Brett
Putnam, available Dec 2011
Originally published in 1989, this luminous reissue of an all-time favorite fairy tale will attract an even wider audience with its romantic new jacket and a shortened text. Exquisite illustrations of Beauty and her mysterious suitor, the Beast, are set in a magical castle where animals dressed in period costumes serve them. Woven into glorious tapestries throughout are hidden clues hinting at the Beast’s secrets, setting Brett’s version apart from others.
Maudie And Bear (redesign from foreign import)
by Jan Ormerod, illustrated by Freya Blackwood
Putnam, available Jan 2012
In this delightful picture book, readers will meet Maudie, a plucky young girl, and her friend Bear, a gentle giant with a heart of gold. Whether they are going on a bike ride, fixing an afternoon snack, or dancing together, Bear’s love for Maudie is unwavering and his devotion will win over readers of all ages. With beautiful prose and irresistible illustrations, Maudie and Bear is a classic in the making.
