For the Children: Robert Ingpen

After some suspicions starting yesterday afternoon, today my boy and I are officially quarantined with (his case of) pink eye.  In both eyes, of course.  If we're going to do it we may as well do it all the way, right?  Luckily, it doesn't seem to be bothering him at all and it's already starting to clear up thanks to a quick trip to the pharmacy last night.  While I was waiting for the prescription to be filled I took the opportunity of looking through the store's book section.  It isn't often that I get to do this on my own and I was able to find these gorgeous harcover classics, illustrated by Robert Ingpen. 

He's illustrated Peter Pan & Wendy, Treasure Island, The Night Before Christmas, Tom Sawyer and A Christmas Carol, just to name a few.  I want all of them, but most especially Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.  The illustrations are really out of this world.  

We always try to buy Brady a book for Christmas and it's already one of his favorite gifts to receive.  Do you give books for Christmas?  What books do you have on your radar this year?

Comments

[Alicia]

What amazingly beautiful books! I loved reading Alice in Wonderland when I as a child and having one illustrated like that is so great.
I'm so sorry you guys have pink eye. What a bummer. If you need anything let me know.

[Teagan Alex]

Every year for christmas since I can remember, "santa claus" always left a book with our gift. My parents, especially my dad are HUGE on reading. I have to thank them though, because of them I have a deep love and passion for reading.

[Erin @ Letter Soup]

Oh no, pink eye is the worst! I love the illustrations in those books! We always give books in our kids' stockings. This year, I think we'll give each child a few books that go with their special gift...football theme, Star Wars, etc.