ELOISE WILKIN - Little Golden Books Illustrator
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Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style, she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear, We Help Mommy, and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God.
Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years, involving illustration and writing, free-lance drawing, and doll design. After graduating from The Rochester Institute of Technology, Eloise Burns and her friend Joan Esley moved to New York City where they hoped to have a better chance at careers in illustration. In 1935, Eloise married Sydney Wilkin and soon began a family of four children. She illustrated over 20 books with her sister Esther, who also married a Wilkin. In 1943, she was offered a contract with Simon & Schuster and worked almost exclusively for Little Golden Books until 1961.
Wilkin won several awards for her writings and illustrations including the Ewald Eisenhardt Memorial Merit Award for excellence in printmaking for her lithograph "Lilybet." Two books which she illustrated, The Boy With a Drum (1971) by David L. Harrison and I Hear: Sounds In a Child's World (1971) by Lucille Ogle and Tina Thoburn, were each named children's book of the year by the Child Study Association of America. She also received honorable mention in l940 from the New York Times Book Review for her illustrations for A Good House for a Mouse written by Irmengarde Eberle, 1940, and in 1950 for The Tune is in the Tree written by Maud Hart Lovelace.
Eloise Wilkin was also known for designing dolls and doll houses. In the 1960s she successfully marketed a new-born infant doll called "Baby Dear." Reportedly, former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev returned home with several of the dolls after a trip to a toy store in New York City.
While studying art at Mechanics Institute (now Rochester Institute of Technology), Wilkin met Joan Esley, best known as an illustrator of several books for adolescents. They formed a lifelong friendship that included collaboration on The Visit. Eloise Wilkin died October 4, 1987 in Rochester, New York.
Eloise was a women that stood up for her beliefs, whether it was refusing to paint pants on a woman or marching with Martin Luther King or assisting a college student in the burning of his draft card.
On October 4, 1987, Eloise died of cancer, at Genesee Hospital in Brighton, New York. At the time of her death at 84, she was working on a new doll and was still illustrating.
With around 100 books illustrated, she will be remembered as one of the top children's illustrators of the 20th century.
LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS BIBLIOGRAPHY
All books written and illustrated by Eloise Wilkin unless otherwise noted.
* designates a title still in print
Baby Dear. by Esther Wilkin, 1962. LGB# 466
Baby Jesus: Stamp Book. 1957. LGB# A12
Baby Listens. by Esther Wilkin, 1960. LGB# 383
Baby Looks. 1960. LGB# 404
Baby's Birthday. by Patricia Mowers, 1972. LGB# 365
Baby's First Christmas. by Esther Wilkin, 1959. LGB# 368 and 460-08
Birds. by Jane Werner Watson, 1958, 1973. LGB# 184 and LGB# 5011
Boy With a Drum. by David L. Harrison, 1969. LGB# 588
Busy Timmy. by Kathryn and Byron Jackson, 1948. LGB# 50 and 452
Child's Garden of Verses. by Robert Louis Stevenson, 1957. LGB# 289 and 493
Christmas ABC. by Florence Johnson, 1962. LGB# 478
Christmas Story. by Jane Werner, 1952. LGB# 158
Come Play House. by Edith Oswald, 1948. LGB# 44
Day at the Playground. by Miram Schlein, 1951. LGB# 119
*Eloise Wilkin's Mother Goose. 1961. LGB# 589
First Bible Stories. by Jane Werner, 1954. LGB# 198
Fix It Please. by Lucy Sprague Mitchell, 1947. LGB# 32
Georgie Finds a Grandpa. by Miriam Young, 1954. LGB# 196
Good Little Bad Little Girl. by Esther Wilkin, 1965. LGB# 562
Good Morning, Good Night. by Jane Werner, 1948. LGB# 61
Guess Who Lives Here. by Louise Woodcock, 1949. LGB# 60
Hansel and Gretel. by Brothers Grimm, 1954. LGB# 217, 491, 207-51, and 207-65
Hi! Ho! Three in a Row. by Louise Woodcock, 1954. LGB# 188
Jamie Looks. by Adelaide Holl, 1963. LGB# 522
Kittens: Three Complete Stories. by Cathleen Schurr and Patricia Scarry. Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren and Eloise Wilkin. 1958. Giant LGB# 5013
Linda and Her Little Sister. by Esther Wilkin, 1954. LGB# 214
Little Book. by Sherl Horvath, 1969. LGB# 583
Little Golden Book of Holidays. by Marion Conger, 1951. LGB# 109
My Baby Brother. by Patricia Scarry, 1956. LGB# 279
My Dolly and Me. by Patsy Scarry, 1960. LGB# 418
My Kitten. by Patsy Scarry, 1954. LGB# 163, 300, and 528
*My Little Golden Book About God. by Jane Werner Watson, 1956. LGB# 268
My Pets. by Patsy Scarry, 1959. LGB# 5027
My Puppy. by Patsy Scarry, 1955. LGB# 233 and 469
My Snuggle Bunny. by Patsy Scarry, 1956. LGB# 250
My Teddy Bear. by Patricia Scarry, 1953. LGB# 168 and 448
New Baby. by Ruth and Harold Shane, 1948. LGB# 41, 291, 541 and 306-68
New House in the Forest. by Lucy Sprague Mitchell, 1946. LGB# 24
Night Before Christmas. by Jane Werner Watson, 1955. LGB# 241
Noises and Mr. Flibberty-Jib. 1947. LGB# 29
Play with Me. by Esther Wilkin, 1967. LGB# 567
*Prayers for Children. 1952. LGB# 5, 205, 301-10 and 301-93
So Big. 1968. LGB# 574
This World of Ours. by Jane Werner Watson, 1959. LGB# 5026
Twins. by Ruth and Harold Shane, 1955. LGB# 227
We Help Daddy. by Mini Stein, 1962. LGB# 468 and 305-51
We Help Mommy. by Jean Cushman, 1959. LGB# 352
We Like Kindergarten. by Clara Cassidy, 1965. LGB# 552
Where Did the Baby Go? by Shiela Hayes, 1974. LGB# 116
Wiggles. by Louise Woodcock, 1953. LGB# 166
Wonders of Nature. by Jane Werner Watson, 1957. LGB# 293
Play Street - Little Golden Book Condition: Very good ; some scuff marks on cover some corner damage name in name plate. Author: Esther Wilkin Illustrator: Joan Esley Copyright: 1969 Notes: Sydney Edition About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years involving illustration and writing free-lance drawing and doll design. After graduating from The Rochester Institu more here.....
We Help Mommy - Little Golden Book Author Jean Cushman Illustrator Eloise Wilkin Edition 305-52 - T Copyright 1959 First Printed 1959 Format Hardcover. Condition Used. Fine. Notes No name in nameplate minor scuff marks and corner damage small sticker residue on front cover. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of F more.....
We Like Kindergarten - Little Golden Book Author : Clara Cassidy Illustrator : Eloise Wilkin Edition : (205-53) YZ Copyright : 1965 Format : Hardcover Condition : Used. Very good - fine Notes : Name in name plate. General wear. Dimensions : 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of Farmer Jones 12. This Little Piggy and Other C find out more.....
Wiggles - Little Golden Book Condition: Fine condition; some cover wear small pen mark on cover name in name plate. Edition: 408 Author: Louise Woodcock Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Copyright: 1974 Notes: Sydney Edition About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years involving illustration and writing free-lance drawing and doll design. After graduating from The Roch find out more.....
Play With Me - Little Golden Book Condition: Very good condition; some cover wear name in name plate. Edition: Fifth Printing Author: Esther Wilkin Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Copyright: 1967 About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years involving illustration and writing free-lance drawing and doll design. After graduating from The Rochester Institute of Technolo click here.....
We Help Daddy - Little Golden Book Author Mini Stein Illustrator Eloise Wilkin Edition 305-51 - P Q R S T Copyright 1962 First Printed 1962 Format Hardcover. Condition Used. Fine. Notes No name in nameplate minor scuff marks and corner damage small tear on 2nd page. Dad has a cigar in most images except on front cover - RARE Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy T more.....
The New Baby - Little Golden Book Condition: Fine condition; some cover wear name in name plate. Edition: MCMXCV Author: Esther Wilkin Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Copyright: 1962 1990 ISBN: 0-307-02051-7 About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years involving illustration and writing free-lance drawing and doll design. After graduating from The Rochester Institute more.....
A Child's Garden of Verses - Little Golden Book Author Robert Louis Stevenson Illustrator Eloise Wilkin Edition 493 - Ninth printing 1976 Copyright 1957 First Printed 1957 Format Hardcover. Condition Used. Fine. Notes No name in nameplate some scuff marks and corner damage. Name on top corner of first page. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Bo more.....
The Christmas Story - Little Golden Book Author Jane Werner Illustrator Eloise Wilkin Copyright 1952 First Printed 1952 Format Hardcover Condition Used. Fine. Notes Name in nameplate some scuff marks and corner damage. Sydney Edition Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of Farmer Jones 12. This Little Piggy and Oth click here.....
The Boy With a Drum- Little Golden Book Author : David L. Harrison Illustrator : Eloise Wilkin Edition : (391) (Sydney) Copyright : 1973 Format : Hardcover Condition : Used. Very fine Notes : Name in name plate. General wear. Dimensions : 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The Golden Book of Fairy Tales 10. Baby's Book of Objects 11. The Animals of Farmer Jones 12. This Little Piggy and Other Cou more details.....
The Little Book - Little Golden Book Condition: Very good condition; some cover wear name in name plate. Edition: 388 Author: Sherl Horvath Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Copyright: 1972 Notes: Sydney Edition About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years involving illustration and writing free-lance drawing and doll design. After graduating from The Rochester Institu click here.....
My Teddy Bear - Little Golden Book Author: Patsy Scarry Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Edition: (377) Copyright: 1969 Condition: Good condition. Hard cover. Used. No name in name plate. Some scuff marks on cover some corner damage some damage to spine tape. Small rips and tears throught book last page has large horizontal tear across page mended with tape. Notes: Sydney Edition Patsy Scarry writes in a Connecticut farmhouse. From her windows she watches horses frolicking in a meadow birds nesting in a tree. Eloise Wilkin's studio is also in a comfortable farmhouse home high on a hilltop overlooking one of New York State's beautiful Finger Lakes. Her family includes four children two dogs a duck more details.....
So Big - Little Golden Book Author: Esther Wilkin Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Edition: (420) Copyright: 1972 Condition: Very good - fine condition. Hard cover. Used. Name in nameplate. Some scuff marks on cover minor damage to cover corners. Some damage to spine. Sticker residue on front cover. Tear on last page near spine. Notes: Sydney Edition About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career co more here.....
Prayers For Children - Little Golden Book Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Edition: (301-9) CC DD EE FF GG HH II JJ Copyright: 1974 Condition: Very good - fine condition. Hard cover. Used. No name in nameplate. Some scuff marks on cover minor damage to cover corners. Message on title page. About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years involving illustration and writing more.....
Hansel and Gretel - Little Golden Book Author The Brothers Grimm Illustrator Eloise Wilkin Edition E491 22nd printing 1978 Copyright 1954 First Printed 1954 Format Paperback. Condition Used. Fair. Notes Name in nameplate scuff marks creases and corner damage. Erased pencil scribbles throughout book pen scibbles on inside cover and pages 2 and 3. Dimensions 20cm x 17cm x 0.5cm About Little Golden Books Little Golden Books is a popular series of children's books. The first 12 titles were published October 1 1942: 1. Three Little Kittens 2. Bedtime Stories 3. Mother Goose 4. Prayers for Children 5. The Little Red Hen 6. Nursery Songs 7. The Alphabet from A to Z 8. The Poky Little Puppy 9. The G more details.....
First Bible Stories - Little Golden Book Author: Jane Werner Illustrator: Eloise Wilkin Edition: (127) Copyright: 1974 Condition: Very fine condition. Hard cover. Used. Name in name plate. Some scuff marks on cover minor damage to cover corners. Notes: Sydney Edition About Eloise Wilkin Eloise Wilkin (1904–1987) illustrated dozens of classic Golden Books in her long career. Famous for her instantly recognizable style she provided the art for such books as Baby Dear We Help Mommy and the original Little Golden Book versions of Prayers for Children and My Little Golden Book About God. Eloise Wilkin's career covered more than fifty years involving illustration and writing free-lance drawi more information.....
ELOISE WILKIN - Little Golden Books Illustrator
