An Old Friend.

I recently found this old ABC book by Brian Wildsmith at my parents' house. I adored it as a kid, and looking at it now, I can see why. Look how beautiful this is (minus the stains, of course):




The illustrations for the book are gorgeous—I'd frame each and every one. The unicorn for "U" was always my favorite, though looking at it now, I could do less haunch and more horn:



And what the what, the unicorn and horse (for "H"), are almost identical. Come on!

As an adult, I think I now favor the goat for "G" illustration. I just love the look on that goat's face:


"What? Son!"