The Little Bookroom [SEP] illustrator
The Little Bookroom
The Little Bookroom is a collection of twenty-seven stories for children by Eleanor Farjeon, published by Oxford University Press in 1955 with illustrations by Edward Ardizzone. They were selected by the author from stories published earlier in her career. Most were in the fairy tale style.
Next year Farjeon won the inaugural Hans Christian Andersen International Medal, recognising her career contribution to children's literature as a writer. She also won the annual Carnegie Medal, recognising "The Little Bookroom" as the year's best
John Lawrence (illustrator)
John Lawrence (born 15 Sep 1933 in Hastings) is an eminent English illustrator and wood engraver.
He has twice won The Francis Williams Award for illustration (sponsored by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London), and twice been runner-up for the Kurt Emil - Maschler Award. He has also published children's books in his own right including "This Little Chick" which was a "New York Times Book Review" Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. He was