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Willie's fire-engine
Late one night, when everyone is asleep, Willie joins his heroes, the firemen, in a daring rescue.
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
32 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1980
About the author
Charles Keeping
133 books8 followersCharles William James Keeping (22 September 1924 – 16 May 1988) was an English illustrator, children's book author and lithographer.
Keeping made the illustrations for Rosemary Sutcliff's historical novels for children, and he created more than twenty picture books. He also illustrated the complete works of Charles Dickens for the Folio Society.
His childhood background of markets and docks influenced much of his work. At fourteen he became an apprentice in the printing trade before working as an engineer. Later he served in the Royal Navy. On leaving the Navy he changed careers yet again and worked for a while as a rent collector before starting on a three year course at the Regent Street Polytechnic studying drawing, etching, and lithography. (He later took up a teaching position here).
Charles Keeping had his work exhibited all over the world and throughout his career illustrated over 100 books. He received many awards, including the 1967 Kate Greenaway Medal for his picture book Charley, Charlotte and the Golden Canary, and the 1981 Kate Greenaway Medal for The Highwayman.
Keeping made the illustrations for Rosemary Sutcliff's historical novels for children, and he created more than twenty picture books. He also illustrated the complete works of Charles Dickens for the Folio Society.
His childhood background of markets and docks influenced much of his work. At fourteen he became an apprentice in the printing trade before working as an engineer. Later he served in the Royal Navy. On leaving the Navy he changed careers yet again and worked for a while as a rent collector before starting on a three year course at the Regent Street Polytechnic studying drawing, etching, and lithography. (He later took up a teaching position here).
Charles Keeping had his work exhibited all over the world and throughout his career illustrated over 100 books. He received many awards, including the 1967 Kate Greenaway Medal for his picture book Charley, Charlotte and the Golden Canary, and the 1981 Kate Greenaway Medal for The Highwayman.
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October 7, 2023
La ilustración es hermosa!!
El trazo es súper expresivo y la combinación de técnicas permite el desarrollo de planos, y el contraste entre fondo y personajes principales.
La paleta de color general es en tonos brutos y justo se ocupan colores brillantes para la fusión de la realidad con los sueños.
El trazo es súper expresivo y la combinación de técnicas permite el desarrollo de planos, y el contraste entre fondo y personajes principales.
La paleta de color general es en tonos brutos y justo se ocupan colores brillantes para la fusión de la realidad con los sueños.
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