The Wit and Whimsy of Mary Engelbreit

by Mary Engelbreit

She's witty . . . and Mary Engelbreit also is charming, nostalgic, playful, optimistic, and more than a bit irreverent. Now, Mary, herself, gives her readers a close-up look at her life and how she lives it. Her art and words are guideposts to all that is enduring, valuable, and important in our lives. Her richly detailed illustrations bring a sense of joy and a touch of nostalgia to everyday events.

Genres: Art

120 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1997

About the author

Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.

Mary’s New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other beloved additions to a child’s first bookshelf are her New York Times bestselling Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose and Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales, which are perfect companions to this volume.

Reviews

[Jjean · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun book with great quotations and images that will inspire you - the art work/color is just beautiful - fun to see her "moods" through art.......

[Lenore Kuipers-Cummins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a wonderful read for any fan of Mary Engelbreit! It reflects her memories of the last two decades of her life. It also reflects her moods. She knew that she wanted to be an artist at a very young age, so she could still keep the magic and mystery of her childhood.
This is a compilation of her illustrations from the large collection of books she has written. Everything she has put down on paper makes me smile and contemplate what she's REALLY saying.
It is a book that will stay in my collection, so I can re-read it over and over again and re-contemplate it. Highly recommended.

[Jann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little collection of art is delightful. Mary Engelbreit's art is full of colour and is a pleasure for the eyes. The mottos or quotations that accompany most of the images are either uplifting, inspiring or just plain witty.