Unusual Illustrations! Picture Books That (Mostly) Weren't Drawn

Moon Pops

by Baek, Hŭi-na

Book - 2021

The night is so hot that the moon melts into glowing, delicious moon pops! Using paper figurines and LED lights, Hŭi-na Baek retells a classic Korean folktale in a modern setting. The night is so hot that the moon melts into glowing, delicious moon pops! Using paper figurines and LED lights, Hŭi-na Baek retells a classic Korean folktale in a modern setting. Show less

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If You Were Night

by Van, Muon

Picture Book - 2020

Dark, delicate dioramas recreate the experience of late nights outside and the dreamy questions the night inspires. Dark, delicate dioramas recreate the experience of late nights outside and the dreamy questions the night inspires. Show less

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How to Be A Cat

by McClure, Nikki

Board Book - 2019

Nikki McClure's bold illustrations of are actually carefully cut paper - like snowflakes on steroids! Nikki McClure's bold illustrations of are actually carefully cut paper - like snowflakes on steroids! Show less

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Little Things

by Dyer, Nick

Book - 2019

"My favorite things...are little things." And this book is full of them, from tiny round blueberries to wispy dandelion seeds, all snipped out of paper! "My favorite things...are little things." And this book is full of them, from tiny round blueberries to wispy dandelion seeds, all snipped out of paper! Show less

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Red Sky at Night

by MacKay, Elly

Picture Book - 2018

Elly MacKay is a master of creating shadowbox illustrations. This book, a collection of sayings, is light-filled and warm as a hug from a friend. Elly MacKay is a master of creating shadowbox illustrations. This book, a collection of sayings, is light-filled and warm as a hug from a friend. Show less

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My Beautiful Birds

by Del Rizzo, Suzanne

Picture Book - 2017

Polymer clay - yes, Sculpey! - is the basis for many of the figures in this sad but hopeful story about a child who escapes the Syrian Civil War. Polymer clay - yes, Sculpey! - is the basis for many of the figures in this sad but hopeful story about a child who escapes the Syrian Civil War. Show less

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Once Upon A Time

A Disney Princess Papercut Storybook

Book - 2017

Intricate papercut illustrations accompany these retellings of classic Disney Princess movies. Intricate papercut illustrations accompany these retellings of classic Disney Princess movies. Show less

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Waiting for Goliath

by Damm, Antje

Book - 2017

Painted paper and a doll-sized park bench make Antje Damm's book stand out, but it's the story of a bear waiting for his BFF that'll really draw you in. Painted paper and a doll-sized park bench make Antje Damm's book stand out, but it's the story of a bear waiting for his BFF that'll really draw you in. Show less

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A New Hope

by Wang, Jack

Board Book - 2015

Enjoy the story of Star Wars in a whole new way with hand-felted puppets of all your favorite characters! Enjoy the story of Star Wars in a whole new way with hand-felted puppets of all your favorite characters! Show less

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Viva Frida

by Morales, Yuyi

Picture Book - 2014

Yuyi Morales uses meticulously outfitted dolls to introduce children to artist Frida Kahlo. Yuyi Morales uses meticulously outfitted dolls to introduce children to artist Frida Kahlo. Show less

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Peanut Butter & Cupcake!

by Border, Terry

Book - 2014

Tiny sculptures of food illustrate the story of how Peanut Butter and Jelly became...well, like Peanut Butter and Jelly! Tiny sculptures of food illustrate the story of how Peanut Butter and Jelly became...well, like Peanut Butter and Jelly! Show less

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Carle, Eric

Picture Book - 2009

You probably recognize Eric Carle's one-of-a-kind illustrations, but do you know how he made them? He'd paint tissue paper, cut it into shapes, and collage those shapes together into the images we know and love. You probably recognize Eric Carle's one-of-a-kind illustrations, but do you know how he made them? He'd paint tissue paper, cut it into shapes, and collage those shapes together into the images we know and love. Show less

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Mother Earth and Her Children

A Quilted Fairy Tale

by Olfers, Sibylle

Picture Book - 2007

A combination of quilted and embroidered fabric tells the story of how Mother Earth's children make the changing seasons. A combination of quilted and embroidered fabric tells the story of how Mother Earth's children make the changing seasons. Show less

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Send It!

by Carter, Don

Book - 2003

Follow a package as it's sent from one place to another in this toddler-friendly story illustrated with painted plaster figures. Follow a package as it's sent from one place to another in this toddler-friendly story illustrated with painted plaster figures. Show less

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