A Conversation on Beauty, Ugliness, and Illustrations

Bright Wings: Children’s Books to Make the Heart Soar - A podcast by Charity Hill

Join Charity's conversation with Jennifer Kehoe as they discuss children's book illustrations. Why is it important that illustrations are beautiful? What are some of the features that help us recognize whether something is beautiful or not? What are ingredients of artisianship that make for to great illustrations? When it comes to children's books Charity and Jennifer wonder if "ugly" has to equal "funny"? They also discuss if every book must be beautiful. Best of all, Jennifer names many excellent illustrator/artists who can provide your children with a feast of beauty.Enjoy this sumptuous list of beautiful books! Print the list of illustrators + extra suggestions!Sir Roger Scruton on Why Beauty Mattersand What is Beauty and Why We Need ItFind quick book recommendations by following Charity on Instagram.Enjoy essays on the Bright Wings' blog OR find great book lists personally crafted with you in mind!