CHARLOTTE DEMATONS (1957) was born in the Netherlands, went to school in France, and studied art at de Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Art in Amsterdam. Ms. Dematons has made many illustrations for children's books, and received the most prestigious illustration awards. Uniquely talented in picture-book art, Charlotte's work has the appearance of an old master, painted with loving care.
Jesse Goossens (1969) is a writer, journalist and editor at
Lemniscaat and the author of Right to Play, Plastic Soup and the YA
novel, It's a Wonderful Life.
Reviews for The Yellow Balloon:
""an absorbing odyssey.""
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
""Stories develop in a dozen pleasingly complex, thematic aerial
views. The art is handlsome and engagingly colorful, and the
offbeat juxtapositions and cleverly concealed stories add a lot of
interest.""
-Horn Book Guide
""Dematons' art is both handsome and engagingly colorful, and the
offbeat juxtapositions and cleverly concealed stories add a lot of
interest.""
-Horn Book
""The aerial views are panoramic and the colors are breathtaking.
Depicting many different parts of the world and many unique
landscapes, the illustrations are imaginative and elaborate, and
brimming with hundreds of captivating miniature details. With the
artwork providing a springboard, opportunities for picture-inspired
storytelling are unlimited. This stunning offering has broad
appeal.""
-School Library Journal
""A delightful ride for armchair travelers.""
-Publishers Weekly
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