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

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

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

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

$21.27
Sale price  $21.27 Regular price 

by Katie Wray Schon (Author)

★ "It's a beautiful tribute. An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated."--Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)

Just 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.

Young 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.

Then 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.

Follow 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.


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Author Biography

Katie Wray Schon is an author/illustrator who loves making beautiful books. She grew up in Rhode Island but now lives in Texas, where she can usually be found with a paintbrush in hand. She has a wonderful husband and three inspiring children. Together they love art, biking, and reading books about magical lands.

Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.4 x 9.9 x 10.1 IN
Publication Date: April 01, 2025

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