A marriage of words and pictures.

One of the most important aspects of children's literature is how well the pictures are combined with the words. Have you ever seen a new version of an old favorite that just doesn't seem to have the appeal of the original? That is most often because the illustrations, fine as they may be artistically, just don't fit the text. Edward Gorey is a very talented artist, but if he had done the illustrations for Goodnight Moon that poor bunny would have been too terrified to fall asleep. And Here's to You is a great example of when it does work. The entertaining wordplay is beautifully matched with fun, colorful illustrations. This marriage creates a reading experience that is every bit as much fun for the reader as it is for the listener.