The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
Jerry Pinkney is a god. I think that's my whole review. No, wait, I have to mention that this book is wordless (except for beautifully lettered onomatopoeia incorporated into the paintings).
In a year when Jerry Pinkney also illustrated The Moon Over Star, I think he is his own stiffest competition for a Caldecott.
Labels: age: PreK - Grade3, animals, folk/fairy, picture books, superstar books, wordless























I agree, the mans work is in a class all its own. This is my Caldecott front runner. Luckily, Moon Over Star was 2008. No Caldecott, but Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor.
Posted by: Paula | Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 12:30 PM