5 Best Vintage Children’s Book Illustrations for Your Little One

There are undoubtedly some classic vintage children's book illustrations that the generations before me and the generations to come will return to over and over again. The writers paved the way for children's literature with their ideas and different illustration styles.

Many of them carried a strong moral story for the young readers. The balance of creativity and thought-provoking lesson is something that many children's books authors strive to emulate to this day. 

These vintage children's books, in particular, inspire illustrators and artists all over the world. The children's book illustrations made the story all the more engaging, adding another layer to the story. 

This theme of sparking creativity and curiosity in the young reader is exactly what I tried to do with My BIG Book of Beginnings. 

From fairy tales to educational text, these children's books are some of the best:

1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit - Beatrix Potter 

2. The Giving Tree - Shel Silverstein

3. James and the Giant Peach - Roald Dahl

4. Matilda - Roald Dahl