Tatyana Feeney
Author of Little Owl's Orange Scarf
Works by Tatyana Feeney
Mo Chuid Amhráin Ghaeilge 3 1 copy
Crann na nGuíonna 1 copy
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I grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and spent a lot of my early childhood going to the library and listening to stories. I still love books and read as much as I can in my free time. I am now based in County Meath, Ireland where I spend a lot of time working on illustrations and new story ideas.
Most of my artwork is done using monoprinting but I often add collage or watercolor to the finished pieces. In addition to children's books, I have also provided illustrations for CD covers, magazines, greeting cards and websites. - Places of residence
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
County Meath, Ireland
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Oh my goodness, I loved the illustrations in this book so much. Small Elephant's ears add so much to his facial expressions. I don't love that it's Daddy, not Mommy, who is able to turn No No No into Yes, but the way it's done is clever (Mommy's idea?). The illustrations are in soft blue and red on a mostly white background.
Oh my goodness, I loved the illustrations in this book so much. Small Elephant's ears add so much to his facial expressions. I don't love that it's Daddy, not Mommy, who is able to turn No No No into Yes, but the way it's done is clever (Mommy's idea?). The illustrations are in soft blue and red on a mostly white background.
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I didn't care for this in picture book format, when I looked at it earlier, but I actually really liked it as a board book.
Small Bunny takes Blue Blanket everywhere. In fact, they have so many adventures together that they both need a bath. At least, Mommy thinks so, even if Small Bunny doesn't agree. And when Blue Blanket finally comes out of the wash, it's not Blue Blanket at all anymore. But after lots more playing, show more he's as good as before.
The art is very simple. Small Bunny is a simple pen outline, with a scribbled tail. Blue Blanket is a swatch of blue color. There are a few lightly sketched pieces of furniture but the only other character is Small Bunny's mother. One subtle detail - the blanket wraps around to the back of the cover which is completely covered in blue. The board book is a small square, about 5 by 5 inches.
Verdict: The abstract illustrations work much better in the smaller format and the simple story is better-suited for the younger board book audience than in a picture book. Recommended if you're purchasing additional titles for your board book collection.
ISBN: 9780385753630; Published 2012 by Alfred A. Knopf/Random House: Review copy provided by publisher; Donated to the library show less
I didn't care for this in picture book format, when I looked at it earlier, but I actually really liked it as a board book.
Small Bunny takes Blue Blanket everywhere. In fact, they have so many adventures together that they both need a bath. At least, Mommy thinks so, even if Small Bunny doesn't agree. And when Blue Blanket finally comes out of the wash, it's not Blue Blanket at all anymore. But after lots more playing, show more he's as good as before.
The art is very simple. Small Bunny is a simple pen outline, with a scribbled tail. Blue Blanket is a swatch of blue color. There are a few lightly sketched pieces of furniture but the only other character is Small Bunny's mother. One subtle detail - the blanket wraps around to the back of the cover which is completely covered in blue. The board book is a small square, about 5 by 5 inches.
Verdict: The abstract illustrations work much better in the smaller format and the simple story is better-suited for the younger board book audience than in a picture book. Recommended if you're purchasing additional titles for your board book collection.
ISBN: 9780385753630; Published 2012 by Alfred A. Knopf/Random House: Review copy provided by publisher; Donated to the library show less
Admit it-you’ve once had a special blanket or a favorite toy that you never wanted to part with. Parting with this certain object seemed like the end of the world and it felt like years and years went by before you two were reunited again. Small Bunny feels your pain and knows exactly what this is like. Join Small Bunny (and his beloved blue blanket, too-of course!) for a day of frolicking and fun. All is running smoothly until-gasp!-blue blanket needs to take a trip to the dreaded washing show more machine. Will Small Bunny ever get his blue blanket back? How long must he wait? And most importantly, will his blue blanket be the same upon its return?! Pick up this book as soon as you can to get all of these urgent questions answered. Feeney, a new Irish author and illustrator, uses many innovative and interesting design techniques in her artwork. She combines printmaking techniques with collage or watercolor for her illustrations on many greeting cards, web sites, and a number of other children’s books. Her simple dialogue makes this story easy to read for young booklovers. From the first page, Feeney will have you just as attached to the fuzzy blue blanket as Small Bunny is. show less
Young children who are reluctant to get in the bath (or indeed, find it hard to tear themselves away from their toys and games when their parents ask them to do something else) will recognise themselves in this appealing book. Author and Illustrator Tatyana Feeney has successfully captured the character and emotions of Small Elephant in a few simple pencil strokes, embellished with a blob of watercolour here and there. The image of huge Daddy Elephant in the tiny tub will make children giggle.
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