Molly Idle è un'artista che disegna da quando poteva impugnare una matita, passando dall'animazione all'illustrazione di libri per bambini. Dopo essersi laureata all'Arizona State University e aver trascorso cinque anni presso DreamWorks Feature Animation Studios, si è dedicata con entusiasmo al mondo degli albi illustrati. Il suo lavoro è caratterizzato da un profondo senso di fantasia e da uno stile visivo distintivo che affascina i giovani lettori. È nota per la creazione di storie profondamente fantasiose e visivamente incantevoli.
The narrative centers on a girl's transformation as she discovers the enchanting influence of stories, deeply intertwined with the cherished memories shared by her grandmother, Hazel. This exploration highlights the bond between generations and the profound impact of storytelling on personal growth and identity. Through these magical tales, the girl learns valuable life lessons and uncovers the richness of her family's history.
A wintry companion to the acclaimed Flora and the Flamingo! In this stunning wordless picture book, complete with unique horizontal flaps to animate their dance, Flora skates across the ice with a new penguin friend.
In the third book featuring Flora and her feathered friends, Molly Idle's gorgeous art combines with clever flaps to reveal that no matter the challenges, true friends will always find a way to dance, leap, and soar-- together.
[ ] For her fable about patience and perseverance, Idle has created stunning watery spreads, full of curves reflecting the gently scalloped edges of the giant clam that is Pearl's home. ...Careful word choice and thoughtful phrasing make this a pleasure to read aloud. A gentle, glowing lesson that even the smallest efforts can lead to large, even environmental results. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review
In this wordless book with lift-the-flaps, a flamingo and a girl explore the trials and joys of friendship through an elaborate synchronized dance. Beautiful and emotional, as well as funny and lighthearted, these irresistible, well-developed characters will win your heart with their performance.
Some tea parties are for grown-ups.Some are for girls.But this tea party is for a very special guest.And it is important to follow some rules . . .like providing comfortable chairs,and good conversation,and yummy food.But sometimes that is not enough for special guests,especially when their manners are more Cretaceous than gracious . . .Introducing Tea Rex, a guest that just about any child would love to have to tea!
Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle offers a stunningly illustrated environmental tale featuring three new mermaid friends, in a companion to her acclaimed story Pearl.
Cordelia is celebrating her favorite winter holiday with her Cretaceous buddies. Will Santa Rex bring her everything she asked for? The Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator of Flora and the Flamingo comes an ideal stocking stuffer for young fans. Full color.
Learn the ABCs with Flora, star of Flora and the Flamingo, and her feathered friends in this lift-the-flap book.
It's Rex's tenth birthday, and it's time to party!Molly Idle, Caldecott Honor- winning author-illustrator, returns with a new story to celebrate everyone's favourite dinosaur.