Willy's Pictures

Name: William Joseph
Price range: $

by Anthony Browne

Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 7+

Published by Walker Books, 2008

Classics
Picture books

About this book

Willy the chimp makes a welcome return, this time as an artist. His portfolio of work comprises his own, unique versions of art masterpieces, from Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' to da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa', each incorporating images of Willy and his friends.

The illustrations are packed with detail and, above all, humour. At the back of the book are pictures of the 'orginals' with information about each painting, making this an excellent resource for introducing children aged seven and over to the world of art.

This entertaining picture book is an incredible achievement from an outstanding illustrator.

About the author

Anthony Browne is an internationally acclaimed author and illustrator of children's books with over forty titles to his name including Gorilla and Willy the Wimp. He was born in Yorkshire and studied graphic arts at Leeds Art College, working as a medical illustrator and an illustrator of greetings cards before his first book was published in 1976. He has gone on to win numerous awards including the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal and the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

Anthony was the Children's Laureate 2009-2011 and used his time in the post to raise the profile of picture books and picture book illustration, as well as the value of supporting children's creativity and imagination.