All in a Day by award winning author Cythia Rylant not only has a sweet message, but has breathtakingly beautiful art by Nikki McClure. I still can't get over the fact that talented Washingtonian (Go Olympia!) Nikki does all of the above paper-cuts by hand. If you look close at the above photos, all of the hand-cut black space is connected, wow she is incredible. A great overall children's book.
So lovely and inspiring, like a modern version of Edward Gorey. I'm so thrilled to have come upon your blog and have added you to my blogroll over at Urban Flea! Cheers my dear! xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea :) www.urbanfleadesign.com
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I LOVE Nikki McClure. I was unaware of this book, thanks for the heads up!
Pretty. Reminds me of "millions of cats" but happier-looking. :)
i am in love with children's books. I don't have any kids yet, but I already have a little collection for when I do. :)
So lovely and inspiring, like a modern version of Edward Gorey. I'm so thrilled to have come upon your blog and have added you to my blogroll over at Urban Flea! Cheers my dear!
xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea :)
www.urbanfleadesign.com
That is pretty amazing, I will have to go find a hard copy to look more closely. Thanks for shraring!
Wow! I didn't know she had other books. I have two of them - one of them being a journal for the baby and another a small cardboard baby book.
I love this book too. I love woodcuts - it is such a beautiful and delicate, yet old fashioned art form. Thanks for sharing!
I saw her paper cuts exhibit at Powell's Books (Pearl) in Portland - they are AMAZING!
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