Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children’s Books
Michelle Markel
This picture-book biography traces Randolph Caldecott’s path from a childhood shaped by illness to work as a banker and, eventually, an artist. It follows an artist who pursued his own direction and challenged convention while helping shape lively picture books for children. Pen-and-watercolor illustrations incorporate Caldecott’s art alongside original scenes, including his interest in animals and action.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 1 edition from 3 organizations.
