Ten Children’s Book Illustrators You Should Know: Jerry Pinkney and Paul Galdone

Last week we took a look at Barbara Cooney’s whimsical illustrations highlighting her first in my series of Ten Children’s Book Illustrators You Should Know. Today I will introduce you to two more illustrators you and your children should become familiar with: Jerry Pinkney and Paul Galdone.

Jerry Pinkney, a native of Philadelphia, began illustrating children’s books in 1964. Since that time his pictures have graced the pages of over 100 books, and won numerous awards including the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honor Medals to name just a few. His works are translated into over 16 languages and published in 14 countries. His internationally recognized body of work has educated and inspired children and adults the world over. He currently lives in New York with his wife, and author, Gloria Jean.

Here are a few of my favorite books illustrated by Jerry Pinkney:

Paul Galdone, originally born in Budapest, Hungary and later moving at the age of 14 to New Jersey lived from 1907-1986. Perhaps best known for his retelling and illustrating of classic fairy tales, he also illustrated nearly all of Eve Titus’ book series on Basil the Detective for which he won a Caldecott Award.  Read more about Mr. Galdone in his short autobiography here.

My favorite books illustrated by Paul Galdone include:

Jerry Pinkney and Paul Galdone are two children’s book illustrators that are staples in our home and two that you should know as well. Do you have favorites of these gentleman’s books? Happy and beautiful reading!

Author: Brooke Cooney