The illustrations in picture books are the first paintings most children see, and because of that, they are incredibly important. What we see and share at that age stays with us for life. Anthony Browne agebookchild Change image and share on social
One of my main decisions when accepting the job of Children's Laureate was that I must continue working on picture books. If I don't write and illustrate for some time, then I begin to question who I am. Anthony Browne acceptbeginbook share on social
As a child, I'd always liked cowboys and Indians stories where there were two layers - gruesome in the foreground but funny in the background. Anthony Browne backgroundchildcowboy Change image and share on social
Inspiring passion in children for books, and the world of imagination and creativity fuelled by them, is a fundamental reason for why the Children's Laureate post exists. Anthony Browne bookchildcreativity Change image and share on social
I'm impressed by the way some illustrators develop their images on computers, but it's too late for me to start, and I'm still in love with paper and paint and pencils. Anthony Browne computerdevelopillustrator Change image and share on social
Children will come out and listen to a writer whose books they like. They don't need a government agency or a medal that says 'laureate' to continue that. Anthony Browne agencybookchild Change image and share on social
Maurice Sendak is the daddy of them all when it comes to picture books - the words, the rhythm, the psychology, the design. Anthony Browne bookdaddydesign Change image and share on social
I use a little brush only for really small details. Over the years, I've started to use a much larger brush. Anthony Browne brushdetailhave Change image and share on social
I didn't have picture books - there weren't many around when I was a child. Anthony Browne bookchildpicture Change image and share on social
As adults, we've seen so much before that we often turn the pages of a picture book without really looking. Young children tend to look more carefully. Anthony Browne adultbookcarefully Change image and share on social
