Painting Wonder: How Pauline Baynes Illustrated the Worlds of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien - Katie Wray Schon

\n★ It's a beautiful tribute. An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated.--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) \n \nJust in time for the 75th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe comes Painting Wonder, an enchanting picture book biography about the artist whose illustrations brought the worlds of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to life.\n \nYoung Pauline Baynes lives in India, a land of towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and bright flowers. She even has a pet monkey that joins her for tea. \n \nThen her life takes a turn, and Pauline is sent to dreary England. Books bring light and color to her world, so she sets out to paint the stories she loves. Years later, two iconic authors see her paintings and know she's the illustrator for their stories--of fire-breathing dragons, towering giants, a golden lion, and four brave children.\n \nFollow Pauline into some of the most beloved and prominent landscapes in all of children's literature: the magical lands of J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. \n\n \nEach purchase of a physical Waxwing book includes a free audiobook and videobook version.