Willie's fire-engine

by Charles Keeping

Late one night, when everyone is asleep, Willie joins his heroes, the firemen, in a daring rescue.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Charles William James Keeping was an English illustrator, children's book author and lithographer, born in Lambeth, South London. This childhood background of markets and docks influenced much of his work. At fourteen he became an apprentice in the printing trade before working as an engineer. Later he served in the Royal Navy. On leaving the Navy he changed careers yet again and worked for a while as a rent collector before starting on a three year course at the Regent Street Polytechnic studying drawing, etching, and lithography. (He later took up a teaching position here).

Charles Keeping had his work exhibited all over the world and throughout his career illustrated over 100 books. He received many awards, including the 1967 Kate Greenaway Medal for his picture book Charley, Charlotte and the Golden Canary, and the 1981 Kate Greenaway Medal for The Highwayman.

Reviews

[Ands Monris · Rating 4 out of 5]

La ilustración es hermosa!!

El trazo es súper expresivo y la combinación de técnicas permite el desarrollo de planos, y el contraste entre fondo y personajes principales.

La paleta de color general es en tonos brutos y justo se ocupan colores brillantes para la fusión de la realidad con los sueños.