Like many families, creativity can get a little messy at our house! However, we love to make art and appreciate the beautiful art of others. After all, that’s one of the best parts of getting lost in an illustrated children’s book: the worlds that artists create using only a few art supplies and their imagination.

For those who appreciate artistic expression in illustration, this trio of books from Candlewick shouldn’t be missed! Each offers illustrations that gorgeously reimagine classic tales, present delightful possibilities, or even encourage budding artists to add their own colorful input.

Color Your Happy: A Cute and Cozy Coloring Book by Emily Coxhead

Quentin Blake’s Fantastic Journeys: Fanciful Drawings and Surprising Situations by Quentin Blake

Grimms’ Fairy Tales by Sandra Dieckmann

Thanks so much to Candlewick for sending us copies of these!