Arnold Lobel

I have a small collection of books illustrated by Arnold Lobel.

He was an artist who was an important influence when I was starting out as a book illustrator. I've always admired his work and still do.

Arnold Lobel worked on a wide variety of books and always imbued his illustratrations with warmth and wit.
 He created splendid pigs as in The Book of Pigericks (1983) and of course he was well known for his Frog and Toad series of books (from 1970).

These works below are just some of my favourites.

A plethora of pigs

What is it about the charms of our porcine friends which attract the artist and illustrator?
Many a delightful character has been created in pigly form by a large number of artists.
Here is a selection of superb swines to appreciate. All by artists who have a special affinity with the inspiring pig.

Colin McNaughton, Illustrator:   Book - Who's Been Sleeping in my Porridge?

Carol Thompson, Illustrator:   Book - In My Bathroom

Anthony Browne, Illustrator:   Book - Piggybook

Arnold Lobel, Illustrator:  Book - The Book of Pigericks

Mick Inkpen, Illustrator:  Book - If I Had a Pig