21 Awesome Book Covers Illustrated By Erik Blegvad

    Erik Blegvad, the famous illustrator of over 100 children's books, died on Jan. 14. In 1979 he wrote, “Illustrating a children’s book gives me a role which seems natural, accompanist rather than soloist."

    Krystie Lee Yandoli
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    1. Bednob and Broomstick by Mary Norton

    Harcourt Brace and World / Via memories-of-erik.tumblr.com

    2. The Mushroom Center Disaster by N. M. Bodecker

    MacAdam/Cage / Via ohsamiam.tumblr.com

    3. Plenty of Fish by Millicent Selsam

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    4. Having a Friend by Betty Miles

    Alfred Knopf / Via jumbledplanet.tumblr.com

    5. Mr. Jensen & Cat by Lenore Blegvad

    Harcourt Brace & World / Via memories-of-erik.tumblr.com

    6. Mud Pies and Other Recipes by Marjorie Winslow

    Collier Books / Via memories-of-erik.tumblr.com

    7. The Parrot in the Garret by Lenore Blegvad

    Atheneum / Via memories-of-erik.tumblr.com

    8. Oddity Land by Edward Anthony

    Doubleday / Via vinpauld.blogspot.com

    9. The Finches' Fabulous Furnace by Roger W. Drury

    Little Brown / Via vinpauld.blogspot.com

    10. May I Visit? by Charlotte Zolotow

    Harper & Row / Via myvintagebookcollectioninblogform.blogspot.com

    11. Mittens for Kittens by Lenore Blegvad

    Atheneum / Via paperpackages.tumblr.com

    12. Hurry, Hurry, Mary Dear by N.M. Bodecker

    Margaret K. McElderry Books / Via ebay.com

    13. Rainy Day Kate by Lenore Blegvad

    Margaret K. McElderry Books / Via vintagechildrensbooks.com

    14. The Doll House Caper by Jean S. O'Connell

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    15. The Complete Book of Dragons by E. Nesbit

    The MacMillan Company / Via eye-candy-for-bibliophiles.blogspot.com

    16. The Great Hamster Hunt by Lenore Blegvad

    Harcourt / Via amazon.com

    17. The Gammage Cup by Carol Kendall

    Harcourt / Via goodreads.com

    18. Peter and the Troll Baby by Jan Wahl

    Golden Books / Via goodreads.com

    19. The Tenth Good Thing About Barney by Judith Viorst

    Atheneum / Via ebay.com

    20. The Margaret Rudkin Pepperidge Farm Cookbook by Margaret Rudkin

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    21. Self Portrait: Erik Blegvad by Erik Blegvad

    Harpercollins Childrens Books / Via kuriosa.dk

    Rest in peace, Erik Blegvad. You were a brilliant illustrator and a glorious mustache-grower.

    AP Photo/Peter Blegvad