Childrens book illustrator susan jeffers

Susan jeffers first little book is a portable collection of uplifting words to help the reader feel more confident. Her book three jovial huntsmen bradbury, 1973 received caldecott honors in 1974. See more ideas about susan jeffers, childrens books and childrens. Established in 2004, cis mission is to simplify the process of sourcing artists by offering commissioners a highly comprehensive and inspirational directory of portfolios. Born october 7, 1942 oakland, new jersey susan jeffers is an american illustrator of childrens book who has been gracing authors works with her pen and ink drawings for fortyodd years and has illustrated some fifty books. Christina wald specializes in illustration, toy and giftware design, and product design.

This story is timeless and the beauty of susan jeffers illustrations take me back to my own childhood storybooks. Illustrated by susan jeffers, the caldecotthonor winning author of three jovial huntsmen, a mother goose rhyme, this book beautifully weaves together oral traditions of american indian culture and presents a charming and hypnotic account of hiawathas boyhood. From start to finish, i will work with you to make your book a reality. Stopping by woods on a snowy evening by susan jeffers. Jeffers studied art at the pratt institute, then worked in the childrens art department at. Stopping by woods on a snowy evening by robert frost 2003 dutton robert frosts stopping by woods on a snowy evening with susan jeffers s 1978 illustrations plays up a festive family atmosphere. Britains 10 most iconic childrens book illustrators. I post the best new illustrators from all over the world on my blog, book art illustrations, and even after half a year, i havent even scratched the surface of the worlds best illustrators. Nov 27, 2012 susan jeffers, who has died aged 74 of cancer, was the author of the 1986 selfhelp book feel the fear and do it anyway. Susan jeffers illustrations for thumbelina book artists and their illustrations quora see more. For example, i imagined oliver jeffers to be in his sixties, with a grey beard and a predilection for fishermans jumpers, yet the only part of this phantasmagorical equation that turns out to be accurate is the beard, which is far from grey. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Full of treasures to find among the trees, this book is perfect for introducing children to great american literature. Bestknown for his caldecottwinning book where the wild things are 1963 and in the night kitchen 1970, sendak is one of the most famous children s book illustrators.

He worked for a time after high school as a window display designer. Susan jeffers, a new york times bestselling artist, has won the abby from the american booksellers association, a caldecott honor from the american library. A 1968 graduate of pratt art institute, her early years found her working in the art departments of various children s book publishers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Online shopping from a great selection at books store. For this special edition with a new design, trim size, and three new spreads, susan jeffers has added more detail and subtle color to. We hope this website will provide an important supplement to susan s selfhelp books, providing daily inspiration and positive affirmations to uplift and motivate you, to educate you, and to brighten your spirit. Childrens books illustrated by susan jeffers castlemere books. Hitty, her first hundred years is a children s novel written by rachel field and published in 1929. Susan jeffers has made her career illustrating childrens books many of them about horses. Illustrator saturday susan jeffers writing and illustrating. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Silent night by susan jeffers illustrator, childrens. Susan jeffers, the caldecott honor and new york times bestselling artist of the nutcracker and the twelve days of christmas.

Illustrator saturday susan jeffers while browing through some of my picture books doing research for this blog, i came across the wild swan, illustrated by susan jeffers. Story books illustrated by susan jeffers hansel and gretel one of the most beloved fairy tales of all time, the story of two lost children who stumble upon a candy house belonging to a witch. Sep 30, 2019 in this video, im sharing part of my process in illustrating one of my favorite spreads in bird count, a children s book written by susan edwards richmond and published by peachtree october 2019. Stopping by woods on a snowy evening is a poem written in 1922 by robert frost, and published in 1923 in his new hampshire volume. Taking the popular christmas song, jingle bells, as a text, authorartist susan jeffers creates an engaging holiday adventure in this new picture book.

Susan jeffers, renowned illustrator of 47 books for children, one of which, three jovial huntsmen bradbury, received caldecott honors in 1974, died on january 22. Caldecott award winner susan jeffers illustrates this beloved tale with lush watercolor drawings guaranteed to delight and enchant children. Bestknown for his caldecottwinning book where the wild things are 1963 and in the night kitchen 1970, sendak is one of the most famous childrens book illustrators. Susan jeffers is a new york times bestselling artist who has won the abby award from the american booksellers association and a caldecott honor from the american library association. There is a picture guide of the hidden winter critters at the end of the book. He worked for a time after high school as a window display designer at fao schwartz in new york city in the late 1940s while he took night classes at the art students league. Examples of childrens book illustrations our team has developed. Read susan s memorial page for memories of susan and how her books and seminars helped peoples lives.

Wild robin, a lazy and unruly boy, longs for home after he is captured by the fairies, but he must wait to be rescued by his brave and loving sister. For this special edition with a new design, trim size, and three new spreads, susan jeffers has added more detail and subtle color to her sweeping backgrounds of frosty new england. Susan jeffers, the caldecott honor and new york times bestselling artist of the nutcracker and the twelve days of christmas, takes readers on an enchanted journey set to lyrics from the beloved holiday song. Artist susan jeffers takes children on an enchanted wintry journey set to lyrics of this beloved and joyful holiday song, jingle bells.

Jan 08, 2011 illustrator saturday susan jeffers while browing through some of my picture books doing research for this blog, i came across the wild swan, illustrated by susan jeffers. He went to the integrated secondary school hazelwood college, then graduated from the university of ulster in 2001. Sharing information about writing and illustrating for children. Initially rejected by numerous publishers, the book went on to sell an. Here is susan jeffers, some of her gorgeous artwork and a description of. Childrens book illustrator susan jeffers equitrekking. Equestrian susan jeffers shares her horserelated career as a childrens book illustrator painting equines to portray classics like black beauty. In the illustrator s note at the back, jeffers describes how the title poem gave her the vision for a young character, a family, and a setting. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Awardwinnig illustrator susan jeffers brings the wintry woods to life with richly detailed, subtly colored artwork. I chose this illustration because i love how the illustrator of the book drew in the reflection of the characters. Ever since it was published in 1978, the picture book presentation of robert frosts poem stopping by woods on a snowy evening has been an enduring favorite. Jeffers graduated from pratt in 1964 and worked in the childrens art.

Her work has been exhibited in the metropolitan museum of art, the brooklyn museum, and the norman rockwell museum. The nutcracker my pony stopping by woods on a snowy evening. Susan enjoyed a long, successful career as a beloved children s book illustrator. Stopping by woods on a snowy evening by robert frost. Susan was born on october 7, 1942 in jersey city, new jersey to the late alice l. Susan jeffers is an american illustrator of childrens book who has been gracing authors works with her pen and ink drawings for fortyodd. My favorite title is feel the fear and do it anyway. Forming a picture of an author from his words is fun, inevitable and extremely likely to be offbeam. This is the nutcracker as youve never seen it before. For this special edition with a new design, trim size, and three new spreads, susan jeffers has added more detail and subtle color to her sweeping backgrounds of frosty new england scenes. Caldecott honorwinning illustrator susan jeffers died january 22 at the age of 77. Thank you for visiting the official website for susan jeffers, ph. Oliver jeffers born 1977 is a northern irish artist, illustrator and writer who now lives and works in brooklyn.

Dashing through the snow, in a onehorse open sleigh. Renowned picture book illustrator, author and painter oliver jeffers for a oneonone chat about the nature of the creative process, telling memorable children s stories. The book reminded me of how much i love her illustrations, so i contacted susan to. If you live in the philadelphia area, jerry will be doing a book signing at norristown pa elmwood park zoo saturday february 29 at noon. In this video, im sharing part of my process in illustrating one of my favorite spreads in bird count, a children s book written by susan edwards richmond and published by peachtree october 2019. Or for use in any of the paper crafts bookmarks, anything your heart desires. A landmark in illustrated books of the 1960s is maurice sendak s where the wild things are 1963, depicting a surreal and menacing world of makebelieve creatures. The mcduff storiescute series especially for kids that enjoy dogs. Noted artist susan jeffers was invited to illustrate several of these for a book, and the result is the newly published love songs of the little bear. The illustrator susan jeffers chose four unpublished poems by brown for love songs of the little bear. The book reminded me of how much i love her illustrations, so i contacted susan to see if she would like to be featured on illustrator saturday. Oliver jeffers is an artist, illustrator and writer from australia who later moved to belfast, northern ireland and now lives and works in brooklyn, nyc. Thanks for taking a look at the childrens book illustration examples above.

Susan jeffers childrens book illustrator susan jeffers. She graduated from the university of cincinnati with a degree in industrial design. Your local library probably holds several of susan jeffers childrens books, since she has illustrated around 40 of them. Susan jeffers, a caldecott honor winner and new york times bestselling illustrator, died on january 22 after a brief illness. Thoughtprovoking and inspiring, the writings are based on the tools in jeffers books feel the fear and do it anyway and feel the fear and beyond. Bird count childrens book illustration process youtube. Jeffers was born on october 7, 1942 in new jersey and grew. Its elegance and magic will be cherished by the whole family. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of. Outstanding folk and fairy tales in a picture book format include adrienne adams s shoemaker and the elves 1960 and evaline ness s tom tit tot 1965. Charles santoso, illustrator of this way, charlie more than marmalade.

The best childrens books by oliver jeffers bright kids books. Thumbalina by susan jeffers fairytale illustration. Jeffers pastel illustrations are lavish and energetic. Children will have fun searching for the many animals jeffers has hidden among the trees and in the snowy bushes. A listing and details of all of susan jeffers books, audio, and merchandise and a button to order them online. Imagery, personification, and repetition are prominent in the work. Buy silent night by susan jeffers illustrator, childrens books dutton, joseph mohr online at alibris. Ride along through a winter wonderland with a girl, a boy, and their pony plus a mischievous dog. She has linked them together with common characters and settings. Golden kite society of children s books author illustrators. Book winner stargirl giveaway saying goodbye to susan.

Login to enjoy the indias leading online book store sapnaonline discount sales on your favourite author susan jeffers illustrator books. Susan jeffers, renowned illustrator of 47 books for children, one of which. Who are some of the best childrens book illustrators. Silent night by susan jeffers illustrator, childrens books. Jeffers passed away peacefully on january 23, 2020 in newtown, ct while surrounded by her loving family.

Thumbelina illustration by susan jeffers fairytale. Susan s selfhelp books, audio, and other merchandise provide a wide range of tools to help you on such subjects as fear, love, relationships, confidence, selfesteem, positive thinking, empowerment and parenthood. Sleigh ride, winter, jingle bells, adventure, ice skating, holiday book. Thumbelina illustration by susan jeffers this would be cool for a big tattoo piece. Each snowflake, each strand of the horse s mane is lovingly defined. She has illustrated over 50 children s books and done artwork for many other books, magazines, packaging and products. Each doublepage spread captures the magnificent detail of the winter woodland scenes with romping furry critters, a playful dog bounding alongside the sleigh and a big adventure with a few. Susan jeffers, a caldecott honor winner and bestselling illustrator, died. New york times bestselling artist and caldecott honor winner susan jeffers has created a nutcracker as only she canwith lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, a glitterbrushed cover, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page.

An interview with childrens picture book illustrator oliver. The book is told from the point of view of an inanimate doll named hitty short for mehitabel, who was constructed in the 1820s and has since traveled around the world, through many different. Childrens book illustrators childrens book illustrations. Jingle bells by susan jeffers goodreads share book. Susan jeffers children s book illustrator susan jeffers signed copies of her new book the nutcracker the kennedy center c2hhb2 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Another picture book of the snow queen, this time with illustrations by susan jeffers, another illustrator who has applied her talent to m.

Born october 1942 oakland, new jersey susan jeffers is an american illustrator of childrens book who has been gracing aut. Nan,the owner of west highland terrier, macduff, introduced me to this one when i remarked to her that m. The words of chief seattle by chief seattle, illustrated by jeffers dial, 1991, and a number of collaborations with wells. Susan jeffers the workshop leader and self help book author. You cant go wrong with author illustrator oliver jeffers, including children s book lost and found. Jul 22, 2016 thumbelina illustration by susan jeffers. As a boy and girl set out on a sleighride across the snowy landscape, they and their little white dog experience a variety of adventures, from a sleigh accident to some encounters with the local wildlife. We want to help you get rid of fear and to move forward with your life in a joyous. By shannon maughan jan 28, 2020 susan jeffers, a caldecott honor winner and new york times bestselling illustrator, died on january 22 after a brief illness. Stopping by woods on a snowy evening by robert frost, susan. Wonderful fillustration from a childrens book circa 1920s. Discount prices on books by susan jeffers, including titles like jingle bells. Buy susan jeffers illustrator books online in india.

Around that same time, in 1968, jeffers began an art studio with fellow illustrator rosemary wells, where they largely did book and jacket design. Susan jeffers books list of books by susan jeffers. Susan leaves behind her devoted husband, mark shelmerdine, her son, gerry gershman, her daughter, leslie gershman wandmacher, her beloved sister, marcia, and two step children, alice and guy shelmerdine. We have a growing roster of professional childrens book illustrators ready to create eyecatching original illustrations specifically for your kids book. From portraying classics like black beauty, the nutcracker, and the poems of robert frost to depicting original tales about animals and the children who love them, susan jeffers creates pictures that carry away the imaginations of young readers. It won the newbery medal for excellence in american children s literature in 1930. Jingle bells by susan jeffers childrens books heal. Childrens author oliver jeffers on explaining the world to. Jeffers went on to create more than 47 books for children, including brother eagle, sister sky. Ever since it was published in 1978, the picture book presentation of robert frost s poem stopping by woods on a snowy evening has been an enduring favorite. Susan jeffers is the illustrator of such distinguished picture books as three jovial huntsmen, a caldecott honor book. Stopping by woods on a snowy evening robert frost, author, ph. Nov 11, 2017 childrens author oliver jeffers on explaining the world to his son one room at a time.