For all those who love children’s book illustrations, this is likely an exhibit not to miss.
The Worcester Art Museum, in Worcester, Massachusetts, is celebrating the extraordinary talent and range of children’s book author and illustrator Ed Emberly. Kahbahbloom: The Art and Storytelling of Ed Emberly is a comprehensive retrospective of some 50 years of his work, with original art on display for admirers, and reading and art activities for kids. Special programs will be on offer Feb 19-25, which is school vacation week here in MA.
If you don’t live in the area, please don’t feel left out! This is a great chance to get acquainted or re-acquanted with Emberly’s work. Pick up some of his classics to read-aloud or to practice his time-tested drawing techniques with your kids. Here are a few for starters:
To find out more about the Ipswich, MA-based Ed Emberly, read this profile in WBUR’s ARTery, or watch this wonderful, short video on his work.
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