Vintage Illustrations-Ladybird Books

There's Something About the Books You had as a Child:

The illustrations capture the world of your childhood dreams and imaginations. They have the power to take you back to that world. It just takes a little quietness and some time. Pour over the pictures slowly.

Very often the illustrations were created without a lot of technology and so they have a childlike quality  to them.

These are from Butterflies, Moths and other insects. Painted by John Leigh-Pemberton.

Spot the images in the distance too.

These are from What To Look For In Spring. Ladybird Nature Book.

Illustrated by C.F. Tunnicliffe, R.A.

What to Look For In Summer, also illustrated by Tunnicliffe.

The last two illustrations are from Garden Flowers. John Leigh-Pemberton, the artist.

These are a British series of books as you can see from the images.

These children's books can still be found in vintage shops and booksellers. Some are better than others in the quality of the artwork. The two above mentioned are some of the finest illustrators of these collectables.  Other names to look out for are Rowland and Edith Hilder.

There are dozens of series on various topics in these little 

 Ladybird Publications.

The older the better.

Your constant love reaches the heavens;

your faithfulness touches the skies.

Show your greatness in the sky, O God,

and your glory over all the earth.

Psalm 57 Good News