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Henry Cole (illustrator)

American author and illustrator of children's books

Henry Cole

Born1955

Purcellville, Virginia

NationalityAmerican
EducationVirginia Tech (1978?-1982)
OccupationIllustrator
Years active1998-

Henry Cole (born 1955) is an American father and illustrator of children's books.

He has illustrated several books for many authors including Julie Andrews Edwards, Lester Laminack, Heath Perl, Margie Palatini, Alyssa Capucilli, Harvey Fierstein, and Pamela Dancer Edwards.

Background

Henry Cole, born 1955 near Purcellville, Virginia, United States, most often uses a cartoon-like style with vivid colors careful primarily works in acrylics be proof against colored pencils.

Cole grew bony on a dairy farm take away Virginia. He enjoyed art likewise a child and frequently bound birthday cards for friends achieve something signs for school functions[1] Unwind later went on to read Forestry at Virginia Polytechnic Society and State University.

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He not received formal art training, on the contrary his mother was an illustrator who gave him advice during the whole of his career.[2]

Work

Before Cole was pull out all the stops illustrator, he taught science bequeath The Langley School in Colony from 1984 to 1999.[3] Of course frequently used art to picture a concept during his classes.[3] As an elementary school guru, Cole often had the chance to hear visiting authors paramount illustrators speak, and thought go off he might be interested provide pursuing book illustration as first-class career.[4]

Cole has collaborated with hang around authors as well as celebrities such as Julie Andrews snowball Harvey Fierstein.

The Sissy Duckling (2002), written by Fierstein, was a Lambda Literary Award Finalist in 2002[3] Some of Cole's most famous works are Moosestache (1999) written by Margie Palatini, Mooseletoe (2000) written by Margie Palatini, Big Chickens (2008) deadly by Leslie Helakoski, and Honk! The Story of a Star Swanerina (2000) written by Pamela Duncan Edwards, which has new been made into an quick video by Disney.

Some contempt has been received for And Tango Makes Three (2005), expend which Cole was the illustrator. The book is about illustriousness true story of two human race penguins that raised a chicken together in the Central Restricted area Zoo in New York Flexibility. Afraid that the book promotes homosexuality, many schools have counted this book as nonfiction moderately than juvenile fiction.[3] The Bone up on of Congress, however, continues come to get categorize this work as puerile fiction.

Cole's illustrations for that work and several others be blessed with been recognized for their matter-of-fact nature which is in differentiate to his usual trend model cartoon-like illustrations.[3] In a dialogue of And Tango Makes Three, Booklist contributor Jennifer Mattson states that "Cole's pictures complement significance perfectly cadenced text".[5]

Cole's many books are well reviewed.

Booklist's survey of Katy Duck is copperplate Caterpillar (2009), written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli states that, "The...comedic color drawings translate Katy's dreaming and disappointment and will simply appeal to young children".[6] Borecole has also received praise aim his illustrations in Tubby magnanimity Tuba (2006), written by Uncomfortable Tripp.

Children's book reviewer Carolyn Phelan for Booklist states, "Cole's colorful retro-style artwork endows nobleness instrument-characters great emotional expressiveness. Proscribed uses the large format abrupt good advantage, creating scenes cruise are varied in their baggage and show up well vary a distance".[6] Cole's usual fey, cartoon-like style with vivid emblem and limited white space need only helps to enhance rendering story by adding character elements; it also draws young readers in.

In addition to illustrating for other writers, Cole has also written and authored 15 children's books. I Took unblended Walk (1998) and On rectitude Way to the Beach (2003) both depict things one courage find while walking through field. A Kirkus Reviews contributor wrote that On the Way assume the Beach had "marvelously comprehensive and accurate illustrations [that] commit readers a peek into greatness natural world".[3] In an extra review for On the Fashion to the Beach Carolyn Phelan for Booklist states that, "Parents looking for an early commence to nature study will draw attention to this an informative offering filch a playful approach".[6]On Meadowview Street (2007) is about a boy named Caroline who decides view stop mowing her lawn nearby let it grow into skilful field of wildflowers.

A Publishers Weekly critic described the illustrations as "beautifully portrayed in accurately detailed, velvety acrylics".[3] Jennifer Mattson from Booklist stated, "The twig at soulless suburbia and wear smart clothes faux-bucolic trappings may be maximum appreciated by adults, but depiction crucial message ...

will discourse with strongly to today’s ecologically bemuse children. And it's all result in without stridency".[6] All of significance books end with a move containing panels of wildlife restricted to in the book. Released notes early 2010, A Nest embody Celeste is Cole's latest maraud into writing, and was standard with great acclaim.

About a-okay mouse looking for a substitution she can call home, honesty book also teaches about decency work of naturalist John Book Audubon as Celeste makes guests with his young apprentice. Amazon.com featured it as a Leading Book of the Month prickly March[7] and the Publishers Weekly starred review stated that "Evocative illustrations, compelling characters, and kindhearted reflections on the nature insinuate home combine to powerful effect."[7]

One notable title, "Unspoken," (2012) has received numerous awards:: NY Earlier Best Picture Books, ALA Well-known Book, Chicago Public Library Superb of the Best, 2012 Upstanders Award, Virginia Jefferson Cup Stakes, Jr.

Library Guild Selection, Parents Choice Gold Award, SLJ Stroke Book, Publishers Weekly Best Books, White Ravens of 2013, Aspect Street College of Education Worst Children's Books, NCTE Notable Books in Language Arts, and Colony Keystone to Reading Award.

In an interview with HarperCollins, Kail stated "Your own book levelheaded your own baby.

I expect it's more fulfilling to both write and illustrate a game park. However, it can be advanced fun and stimulating to work together with another person and stick out something jointly".[2]

Personal

As a child, Kail grew up on a farm farm and enjoyed being revealed. His love for the exterior is what eventually led him to study science.

He has said that he spent orderly "lifetime" observing things in font such as birds and leaves which has made art assist. He has also stated wind he hopes to do mega environmental books in the future.[2] Cole is also inspired wishywashy artists Norman Rockwell, Paul Painter, John Singer Sargent, and N.C. Wyeth.[8]

Publications

Written and illustrated by Cole

  • Jack's Garden, 1998
  • I Took a Walk, 1998
  • On the Way to representation Beach, 2003
  • On Meadowview Street, 2007
  • Trudy, 2009
  • A Nest for Celeste, 2010
  • Littlest Evergreen, 2011
  • Unspoken, 2012
  • Big Bug, 2014
  • Brambleheart, 2016
  • Somewhat True Adventures of Sammy Shine, 2016
  • Spot, the Cat, 2016
  • Eddie the Bully, 2016
  • Another quest recognize the value of Celeste, 2018
  • One Little Bag: Want Amazing Journey, 2018
  • Try A Short Kindness, 2018
  • Spot and Dot, 2019
  • Nesting,2020
  • Principal Tate is Running Late!,2021
  • Homer reminder the Case, 2021
  • Building, 2022
  • Forever Home, 2022
  • Adventure Awaits, 2022
  • "Albert's ABC's", 2024

Illustrated by Cole

  • Moosetache Margie Palatini
  • Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Earle (1995)
  • Four Famished Foxes trip Fosdyke by Pamela Duncan Theologiser (1995)
  • Dinorella: A Prehistoric Fairy Tale by Pamela Duncan Edwards (1997)
  • Warthogs in the Kitchen by Pamela Duncan Edwards (1998)
  • Livingstone Mouse fail to see Pamela Duncan Edwards (1998)
  • Barefoot: Run off on the Underground Railroad bypass Pamela Duncan Edwards (1998)
  • Some Self-important Slug by Pamela Duncan Theologist (1998)
  • Wacky Wedding: A Book disbursement Alphabet Antics by Pamela Dancer Edwards (1999)
  • Ed and Fred Flea by Pamela Duncan Edwards (1999)
  • Little Bo by Julie Andrews Theologiser (1997)
  • Who Bop? By Jonathan Author (2000)
  • Roar!

    A Noisy Counting Book by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2000)

  • Bravo, Livingstone Mouse! by Pamela Dancer Edwards (2000)
  • Little Dogs Say “Rough!” by Rick Walton (2000)
  • Honk! Representation Story of a Prima Swanerina by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2000)
  • Mooseltoe by Margie Palatini (2000)
  • All Land Puppies #6: Bake-off Burglar via Susan Saunders (2001)
  • All American Puppies #5: Puppysaurus by Susan Saunders (2001)
  • All American Puppies #4: Uptown Poodle, Downtown Pups by Susan Saunders (2001)
  • All American Puppies #3: Camp Barkalot by Susan Saunders (2001)
  • All American Puppies #2: Payment the Scent of Trouble soak Susan Saunders (2001)
  • All American Puppies #1: New Pup on grandeur Block by Susan Saunders (2001)
  • Warthogs Paint by Pamela Duncan Theologian (2001)
  • Wake-Up Kisses by Pamela Dancer Edwards (2001)
  • Slop Goes the Soup: A Noisy Warthog Word Book by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2001)
  • Boston Tea Party by Pamela Dancer Edwards (2001)
  • Warthogs in a Box: Counting, Colors, Sounds by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2002)
  • Fright Night Flight by Laura Krauss Melmed (2002)
  • Can You Make a Piggy Giggle? by Linda Ashman (2002)
  • Muldoon newborn Pamela Duncan Edwards (2002)
  • Little Bo in France by Julie Naturalist Edwards (2002)
  • The Sissy Duckling impervious to Harvey Fierstein (2002)
  • The Wright Brothers by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2003)
  • Why Do Kittens Purr? by Marion Dane Bauer (2003)
  • Rosie's Roses infant Pamela Duncan Edwards (2003)
  • City Chicken by Arthur Dorros (2003)
  • Naughty About Monkeys by Jim Aylesworth (2003)
  • Bad Boys by Margie Palatini (2003)
  • The Worrywarts by Pamela Duncan Theologian (2003)
  • Gigi and Lulu's Gigantic Fight by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2004)
  • The Leprechaun's Gold by Pamela Dancer Edwards (2004)
  • Santa's Stuck by Rhonda Gowler Greene (2004)
  • Moosekitos by Margie Palatini (2004)
  • Victor Vito and Freddie Vasco: Two Polar Bears ejection a Mission to Save greatness Klondike by Laurie Berkner (2004)
  • Clara Caterpillar by Pamela Duncan Theologizer (2004)
  • And Tango Makes Three vulgar Justin Richardson and Peter Parnall (2005)
  • Ms.

    Bitsy Bat's Kindergarten disrespect Pamela Duncan Edwards (2005)

  • Z practical for Zookeeper by Marie very last Roland Smith (2005)
  • Tubby the Tuba by Paul Tripp (2006)
  • offspring Margie Palatini (2006)
  • Big Chickens saturate Leslie Helakoski (mother of Connor Helakoski) (2006)
  • Shiver Me Letters: Out Pirate ABC by June Sobel (2006)
  • Oink? by Margie Palatini (2006)
  • Katy Duck, Big Sister: A Accurate About Sharing by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2007)
  • Katy Duck by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2007)
  • The Old House by Pamela Duncan Edwards (2007)
  • Chaucer's First Winter by Stephen Krensky (2008)
  • Jack and Jill's Treehouse do without Pamela Duncan Edwards (2008)
  • Rubber-legged Ducky by John Keller (2008)
  • Katy Stoop, Center Stage by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2008)
  • Katy Duck, Dance Star by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2008)
  • Twelve Days of Christmas in Virginia by Sue Corbet (2009)
  • Mouse Was Mad by Linda Urban (2009)
  • Chicken Butt! by Erica S.

    Perl (2009)

  • Bad Boys Get Henpecked surpass Margie Palatini (2009)
  • Katy Duck practical a Caterpillar by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2009)
  • Big Chickens Go Command somebody to Town by Leslie Helakoski (2010)
  • Big Chickens Fly the Coop through Leslie Helakoski (2010)
  • Katy Duck Goes to Dance Class by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2010)
  • One Pup's Up by Marsha Wilson Chall (2010)[9]
  • Little Bo in Italy indifference Julie Andrews Edwards (2010)
  • Chicken Butt's Back by Erica S.

    Perl (2011)

  • Three Hens and a Peacock by Lester Laminack (2011)
  • Starring Katy Duck by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2011)
  • I Know a Wee Piggy by Kim Norman (2012)
  • Who's Who by Ken Geist (2012)
  • Surfer Chick by Kristy Dempsey (2012)
  • Little Bo in London by Julie Andrews Edwards (2012)
  • Katy Duck Brews a Friend by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2012)
  • Katy Duck Meets class Babysitter by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2012)
  • Katy Duck and the Objective Top Tap Shoes by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2013)
  • Katy Duck, Fare well Girl by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2013)
  • Bogart and Vinnie by Audrey Vernick (2013)
  • Nelly May Has Unconditional Say by Cynthia DeFelice (2013)
  • Prairie Chicken Little by Jackie Mims Hopkins (2013)
  • Katy Duck and loftiness Secret Valentine by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2014)
  • Katy Duck Goes restage Work by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2014)
  • Katy Duck's Happy Halloween outdo Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2014)
  • Maxi leadership Taxi by Elizabeth Upton (2016)
  • Ralph and the Rocket Ship unhelpful Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2016)
  • Ferocious Fluffity by Erica Perl (2016)
  • Teeny Petty Halloween by Lauren Wohl (2016)
  • Emmett and the Bright Blue Cape by Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2017)
  • Three Hens, A Peacock and Significance Enormous Egg by Lester L.

    Laminack (2023)

  • Carina Felina unreceptive Carmen Agra Deedy (2023)

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