Jon klassen born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of. He has written and illustrated three picture books of his own and illustrated many other authors texts. White readaloud award winner and a theodor seuss geisel honor book. He won both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for childrens book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book this. Klassen, who speaks the language of the picture book like few other authors and illustrators these days, has created a masterpiece of honest feelings, emotional. See more ideas about jon klassen, illustration and illustration art.
Jon klassen this week were beginning a series of blog posts that will focus on some of our favourite illustrators, their lives and their works. He also created illustrations for the popular series the incorrigible children of ashton place and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. Jon klassen received the 2010 canadian governor generals award for his illustrations in caroline stutsons cats night out. Dec 12, 2014 author and illustrator jon klassen walks us through his creative process and discusses sources of inspiration. In october of 2019, candlewick press released a boxed set featuring we found a hat along with its two companion books this is not my hat and i want my hat back, calling it jon klassens hat box. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Extra yarn, by mac barnett, illustration by jon klaassen. He won the 20 caldecott medal for illustration, recognizing this is not my hat, which he also wrote. He won both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for childrens book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book this is not my hat, which he also wrote. The caldecott and kate greenaway medalwinning former animator delivers hilarious stories of fish, bears and turtles that you cant help but fall in love. Jon klassen once again uses short, declarative sentences, a minimalist palette and a hat to deliver a wallop of an ethics lesson.
The lively, detailed yet subtle illustrations for your awardwinning cats nights out really bring caroline stutsons delightful. Jon klassen speakers bureau and booking agent info. Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back, an e. In 20 he won the caldecott medal for his illustrations for this is not my hat 2012, a book that he also wrote. Jon klassen techniques and thoughts on childrens book. Author and illustrator of childrens books on the complexity of. Jon klassen created illustrations for the popular series the incorrigible children of ashton place and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline.
Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. I want my hat back is the first book he has both written and illustrated. Jon klassen is a childrens book authorillustrator and animator renowned around the world for having woven the clever tales of i want my hat back 2011 and this is not my hat2012 which follows the same narrative as the 2011 work and was the recipient of both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for childrens book illustration. Jon klassen is the creator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat as well as a bunch more amazing books he illustrated in the list below.
One very possible2011 7imp retrospective before breakfast december 30th, 2011 at 9. Up book book art jon klassen design editorial illustrator book design layout childrens book illustration illustration children book illustrations mac barnett and me have a book coming out in january, but its up for preorder now and i got a copy in the mail not too long ago. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, an e. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back and this is not my hat, the only book to ever win both the kate greenaway and caldecott medal. The wondrous, funny, wise and lovely we found a hat is the last in a trilogy of picture books starring animals and hats from gifted authorillustrator jon klassen. For more information and to view samples of his work, visit him online at. This is a chance to learn more about who illustrated your favourite books, the influences that shaped their art style and storytelling, and some of their lesser known projects. Illustrator and author jon klassen, whose most famous work is his recently completed hat trilogy has bought laughter, joy and hats to the lives of many a child and plenty of grownups too. Author and illustrator jon klassen walks us through his creative process and discusses sources of inspiration. In his bestselling debut picture book, the multiple awardwinning jon klassen, illustrator of this is not my hat and sam and dave dig a hole, tells the story of a. Authorillustrator jon klassen will conclude his picturebook trilogy starring hatted animals or those wishing to be on october 11, when candlewick will release we found a hat. Look below for some fascinating examples from several of.
Is not my hat concludes with the release of his latest picture book. Contact all american speakers bureau to inquire about speaking fees and availability, and book the best keynote speaker for your next event. How canadian jon klassen became one of the most sought. Beautifully designed, funny and a little bit spooky, this is a wonderful book to share with young children, particularly those with a spirit of adventur. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, as well as the shapes. Jon klassen is an illustrator, designer, and concept artist hailing from ontario, canada.
How canadian jon klassen became one of the most soughtafter. Jun 12, 2017 jon klassen is the creator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat as well as a bunch more amazing books he illustrated in the list below. Celebrated author, illustrator and caldecott award winner not to mention red cap cards artist, jon is a master at creating tension and story arcs with very subtle details in his art work. Klassen has worked on a number of high profile film and animation projects, including the u2 music video ill go crazy if i dont go crazy tonight, henry selicks coraline, and a tv spot for bbcs coverage of. Jon klassen, then a newly minted authorillustrator standing before a gymnasiums worth of school children, selected a shy third grader from the audience to collaborate with him on a piece of spontaneous art. Oct 10, 2014 jon klassens newest book is dedicated to st.
Top childrens author jon klassen tells hongkongers how to. Nov 17, 2016 when childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen visits schools to read his new book, we found a hat, he also likes to read the green ribbon from a collection of scary. We interviewed jon klassen, new york times best selling illustrator and author of childrens books, including the 20 caldecott medal winner. Medal for childrens book illustration, recognizing the 2012 picture book this is.
He has also illustrated for maryrose woods the incorrigible children of ashton place series, and lemony snickets the dark. Jon klassen, childrens book illustration, graphic design illustration, digital illustration, internet art, light in the dark, illustrations posters, decoration, design. Seven questions over breakfast with jon klassen blaine. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book, and this is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal. Childrens book author jon klassen and the morally ambiguous. Jon klassen is the authorillustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. Jon klassen jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. Author and illustrator of childrens books on the complexity. He is the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, including sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett, as well as house held up by trees, written by ted kooser. Laura lee animation background design graphique visual communication book publishing architecture art blog illustration art book illustrations. His illustrations for caroline stutsons cats night out won the governor general award in 2010. Beautifully designed, funny and a little bit spooky, this is a wonderful book to share with young children, particularly those with. Feb 02, 2016 jon klassen is a canadianborn author illustrator. Discount prices on books by jon klassen, including titles like circle.
The fatheranddaughter picture book team select their favourite picture book pairings, from classics roald dahl and quentin blake, aa milne and eh shepard to lemony snicket and jon klassen. I thought of maybe taking his hat away and then calling the book i want my hat. His own books are called i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat. Dec 16, 2015 jon klassen is a childrens book authorillustrator and animator renowned around the world for having woven the clever tales of i want my hat back 2011 and this is not my hat2012 which follows the same narrative as the 2011 work and was the recipient of both the american caldecott medal and the british kate greenaway medal for. An interview with jon klassen art of the picture book. Boston globe horn book awards hbmjan horn book magazine jon klassen mac and jon says.
Davids, a village just south of niagaraonthelake, ont. Dec 19, 2012 jon klassen is the illustrator of the 2012 boston globehorn book picture book award winner extra yarn. After working as an illustrator on animated feature films, music videos and. Buffalo news there is more to this book than meets the eye, and plenty to discuss around the caldecott table. It is about two turtles that come across a hat and what occurs when they decide to leave it be. Illustrating a book, if its somebody elses text, usually starts with by seven impossible things before breakfast blog archive one very possible2011 7imp retrospective before breakfast december 30th, 2011 at 9. Ive looked at this as jon klassen is a favourite childrens book illustrator of mine, the dark by lemony snicket, illustrated by jon klassen. Jon klassen winner of both the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal, jon klassen is the bestselling author and illustrator of the hat trilogy, including i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat. Illustrating a book, if its somebody elses text, usually starts with by seven impossible things before breakfast. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn, both written by mac barnett. Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book, and this is not my hat, winner of the caldecott medal.
Jon klassen students britannica kids homework help. He is also the illustrator of two caldecott honor books, sam and dave dig a. We found a hat is a 2016 childrens picture book by the canadian author and illustrator jon klassen. Biography and booking information for jon klassen, new york times bestselling childrens author and illustrator, known for i want my hat back. Triangle by mac barnett, jon klassen, hardcover barnes. Book illustrator turned writer jon klassen will share insights in hong kong on the creative process in writing childrens picture books kavita daswani published. Feb 16, 2016 illustrations by illustrator jon klassen. Jon klassen is the author illustrator of i want my hat back, a theodor seuss geisel honor book. See more ideas about jon klassen, childrens book illustration and illustration art. Jon klassens subversive hat trilogy which included i want my hat.
Click on a book cover or title for a brief description and a look inside. See more ideas about jon klassen, book illustration, illustration. Winner of both the caldecott medal and the kate greenaway medal, jon klassen is the bestselling author and illustrator of the hat trilogy, including i want my hat back, this is not my hat, and we found a hat. See more ideas about jon klassen, illustration art and childrens book illustration. Nov 17, 2015 book illustrator turned writer jon klassen will share insights in hong kong on the creative process in writing childrens picture books kavita daswani published. Author jon klassen demonstrates how to draw a turtle youtube. When childrens book author and illustrator jon klassen visits schools to read his new book, we found a hat, he also likes to read the green ribbon from a collection of scary. In october of 2019, candlewick press released a boxed set featuring we found a hat along with its two companion books this is not my hat and i want. Jon klassen cm born november 29, 1981 is a canadian writer and illustrator of childrens books and an animator. Look below for some fascinating examples from several of his books. He also illustrated mac barnetts extra yarn and served as an illustrator on the animated feature film coraline. Canadian illustrator and author jon klassen began his career as a film animator before moving to the world of childrens book illustration. Originally from niagara falls, ontario, jon klassen now lives in. He is the caldecott medalwinning author and illustrator of i want my hat back, this is not my hat and we found a hat, as well as the illustrator of sam and dave dig a hole and extra yarn by mac barnett, the dark by lemony snicket, pax by sara pennypacker and the nest by kenneth oppel.
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