#36 of 1001 · September 5, 2020

Here’s Dove Isabeau, a superb tale of enchantment, betrayal, and true understanding written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Dennis Nolan. Familiar fantasy tropes abound, but Yolen boldly reconfigures and refracts them: maiden as monster, prince as healer. With each watercolor painting, Nolan pulls the reader into a riveting world of sea foam on cliff, of torchlight on stair, of crystal balls, secret runes, and talking cats. You won’t soon forget his powerful red dragon, with its beaked maw, flowing hair, and feathered wings. #dennisnolan #janeyolen #dragon #book #books #childrensbooks #beautifulbook #beautifulbooks #beautifulbookcover #beautifulbookcovers #picturebook #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #picturebookillustrations #picturebookart #classicchildrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #childrensliterature #illustration #kidlit #kidsbooks #bookworm #booklover #booklovers #bibliophile #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #bookstagrammers #instabook #instabooks