Helen Craig
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Description
Helen Craig was born in London, England in 1934, and relocated with her family to the English countryside just before World War II began. She established her own photography studio and was both a sculptor and potter before her marriage. After the birth of her son in 1965, she became interested in illustrating children's books. The first book she illustrated was Wishing Gold by Robert Nye in 1970, and the first book she both wrote and illustrated, The Mouse House ABC, was published in 1977. Since then, she has worked on over 60 children's books. She is best known for co-creating and illustrating the award-winning Angelina Ballerina series of children's books with writer Katharine Holabird.
Books
A finder's magic
After a mysterious stranger offers to help Till find his dog, they embark on a magical quest, interviewing various witnesses including a heron, a mole, a riddling cat, and Miss Mousey, whose sketch of a peaceful riverbank offers a vital clue.
Amy's Three Best Things
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 28 cmAD580L Lexile
I see the moon, and the moon sees me
An illustrated collection of fifty-four nursery rhymes, including "There Was a Crooked Man," "Hey Diddle Diddle," and "Bat, Bat, Come Under My Hat."
Angelina ballerina
"La maestra Mimi anuncia que habrá un gran show de talento en la Academia de Camembert y el ganador se llevará un Trofeo de Estrella Brillante. Aún cuando Angelina se desvía de su camino para ayudar a sus amigos a encontrar sus talentos especiales, tiene un poco de tiempo para trabajar en su propria rutina. Con el invitado especial de jurado "Perry Parmesan" decidiendo al ganador, cada minuto de práctica cuenta."--Container.
A Busy Day in Town
In an effort to stay out of their parents' way, Susie and Alfred go to town and enjoy a day of ice cream and shopping.
The big performance collection
Angelina Ballerina becomes a big sister, performs at a royal banquet, solves a mystery, and more as she dances her way through six stories: "The royal banquet," "A baby sister for Angelina," "Angelina's dance of friendship," "Angelina, the mouse detective," "The rose fairy princess," and "Angelina's lucky penny."
The Random House book of nursery stories
A collection of ten well-known nursery tales, including "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "The Three Billygoats Gruff," and "Little Red Riding Hood."
Susie and Alfred in The night of the paper bag monsters
Pig friends Susie and Alfred quarrel while preparing for a costume party but make up in time to go together as scary paper bag monsters.
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
When the town mouse and the country mouse visit each other, they decide they prefer their own way of living.
Charlie and Tyler at the seaside
While spending the day at the seashore, two adventurous mice share a wild ride in a boat, become lost in a toy theater, and escape from a seagull's nest.
Susie and Alfred in A welcome for Annie
Susie and Alfred plan a naughty welcome for their new neighbor, Annie, but when their plan backfires they discover that Annie is a very much kindred spirit.
The Knight, the Princess and the Dragon
Susie worries that her friend Alfred does not love her enough, but she finds out just how much he does one day when she sees what seems to be a real dragon.
The Candlewick book of bear stories
An illustrated anthology of nineteen stories and poems about bears.