Many illustrators of children's books have websites.
See if your favorite illustrator is on this list! 
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ILLUSTRATORS (By last name):
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ILLUSTRATOR SITES WITH CRAFTS OR ACTIVITIES: 

ARNOLD. Tedd Arnold is the author and illustrator of PARTS and THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED series. See how Ted draws Huggly and find Huggly coloring pages at: http://www.geocities.com/~teddarnold/

ARNOSKY. Jim Arnosky writes and illustrates beautiful wildlife stories. Learn more about Jim and his work at:                            
http://www.jimarnosky.com

ASCH. Frank Asch is the author and illustrator of HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOON. You can learn more about Frank at: http://www.frankasch.com/

BEMELMANS. Ludwig Bemelmans created the well known character of MADELINE. Play with Madeline at: http://www.penguinputnam.com/static/packages/us/
yreaders/madeline

BERENSTAIN. Stan and Jan Berenstain have written and illustrated dozens of BERENSTAIN BEAR books. Check out this fun site! http://www.berenstainbears.com/

BRETT. Jan Brett is the author/ illustrator of many books including: THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, THE MITTEN and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Jan's web site is loads of fun. She has crafts, puppets and coloring sheets. You can send e-mail cards to your friends and enter contests. Don't miss this site!:                                       
http://janbrett.com

BRIDWELL. Norman Bridwell is the author and illustrator of the CLIFFORD books. You can find coloring sheets of Clifford at his website. You can also learn more about the PBS TV show at: http://pbskids.org/clifford

BROWN. Meet Marc Brown, the creator of ARTHUR, D.W. and friends at:
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/arthur/

CARLE. Eric Carle is the creator of many cool picture books like THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR and THE VERY QUIET CRICKET. To learn more about Eric visit: 
http://www.eric-carle.com

CARLSON. Nancy Carlson has written and illustrated many books including books about HARRIET & LOUDMOUTH GEORGE.
http://www.nancycarlson.com

CHRISTELOW. Eileen Christelow, author and illustrator of 5 LITTLE MONKEYS JUMPING ON THE BED,  gives you drawing tips at: http://www.christelow.com

COLE. Babette Cole has written and illustrated more than 70 books including PRINCESS SMARTYPANTS & PRINCE CINDERS. Visit her at:
http://www.babette-cole.com

DEGEN. Bruce Degen is the illustrator of the MAGIC SCHOOL BUS series. The Magic School Bus departs from: http://www.scholastic.com/MagicSchoolBus/home.htm

DEMI. Demi's folk tale books include LIANG AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH  and THE EMPTY POT.  Her stories are wise and wonderful. To learn more about Demi, visit:
http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/
authorsandbooks/authorsandbooks.jhtml

DILLON. Leo and Diane Dillon are an awesome husband and wife illustrating team. Together they have illustrated numerous award winning books including ASHANTI TO ZULU, WHO'S IN RABBIT'S HOUSE  and TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON. Visit their page at: http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/
authorsandbooks/authorsandbooks.jhtml

DUNREA. Olivier Dunrea is an amazing artist. His books include GOSSIE & GOSSIE AND GERTIE. Visit his art gallery at:
http://henwoodie.com/olivier_dunrea.htm

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ILLUSTRATOR SITES WITH CRAFTS OR ACTIVITIES. 

EMBERLEY. Ed Emberley has written and illustrated a number of beginning drawing books. These books teach you how to draw by breaking things down into their basic shapes. Ed has also written GO AWAY BIG GREEN MONSTER. Visit his site at:
http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/
authorsandbooks/authorsandbooks.jhtml

FLEMING. Denise Fleming makes her own papers to illustrate her books such as IN THE TALL, TALL GRASS & LUNCH. Learn more about her and how she makes her paper at:
http://denisefleming.com

GIBBONS. Gail Gibbons has written and illustrated dozens of non fiction books including THE MILK MAKERS, BEHOLD -- THE DRAGONS and THE ART BOX. You can find out more about her at: http://www.gailgibbons.com

HENKES. Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of many delightful books including: CHRYSANTHEMUM, LILY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE  and WEMBERLY WORRIED. You can find coloring sheets and games at his site:                    http://www.kevinhenkes.com 

HILL. Eric Hill is the author and illustrator of the SPOT books. Where's Spot? Look for him at:  
http://www.funwithspot.com/

HINES. Anna Grossnickle Hines has written and illustrated many children's books including WHICH HAT IS THAT & WHOSE SHOES? Learn more about her at:
http://www.aghines.com

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ILLUSTRATOR SITES WITH CRAFTS OR ACTIVITIES. 

KEATS. Ezra Jack Keats is the author and illustrator of many children's books including A WHISTLE FOR WILLY, A SNOWY DAY and PETER'S CHAIR. You can learn more about Ezra at: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org

KELLOGG. Steven Kellogg has written and illustrated dozens of books including THE DAY JIMMY'S BOA ATE THE WASH, LIBRARY LIL and the PINKERTON series. Learn more about Steven at:
http://www.stevenkellogg.com

MCDERMOTT. Gerald Mcdermott is the author and illustrator of many folk tales including ARROW TO THE SUN,  ANANSI THE SPIDER and more. Learn more about Gerald at: 
http://www.geraldmcdermott.com/

MAYER. Mercer Mayer is the creator of the LITTLE CRITTER series. You can find Little Critter coloring pages at: http://www.littlecritter.com/

NOVAK. Matt Novak's works include the books MOUSE TV and THE PILLOW WAR. Learn more about Matt at:    http://www.mattnovak.com

NUMEROFF. IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE made Laura Numeroff a star in the world of children's books. Learn more about her at:
http://www.lauranumeroff.com

PILKEY. Dav Pilkey is the author and illustrator of wonderful books such as DOGZILLA, KAT KONG and CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS. His site is loaded with games, crafts and fun, fun, fun! Don't miss this one!  http://davpilkey.com

POLACCO. Patricia Polacco has written and illustrated many picture books. Many of  her books are great for  older readers (4th & 5th grades). You can find puzzles, postcards, bookmarks and coloring pages at:                                       http://www.patriciapolacco.com

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ILLUSTRATOR SITES WITH CRAFTS OR ACTIVITIES. 

REY. H.A. Rey created the most famous monkey in the world, CURIOUS GEORGE. You can visit George's world at: http://www.georgeworld.com

RINGGOLD. Faith Ringgold's award winning books include TAR BEACH and AUNT HARRIET'S UNDERGROUND RAILROAD IN THE SKY.
http://www.faithringgold.com

SAY. Allen Say's books include GRANDFATHER'S JOURNEY & TREE OF CRANES. Learn more about Allen at:
http://www.houghtonmifflinbks.com/authors/allensay/index.shtml

SEUSS. Dr. Seuss was the creator of THE CAT IN THE HAT, THE GRINCH and more. Visit SEUSSVILLE at: http://www.randomhouse.com/seussville

SHANNON. David Shannon is the author and illustrator of NO, DAVID! and DAVID GOES TO SCHOOL.  (If you haven't read NO, DAVID to all the kids you know, you should!) Learn more about David at:
http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/
authorsandbooks/authorsandbooks.jhtml

SILVERSTEIN. Shel Silverstein's poetry books include A LIGHT IN THE ATTIC, WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS and THE GIVING TREE http://shelsilverstein.com/indexSite.html

STANLEY. Diane Stanley is famous for writing and illustrating biographies. Her books include JOAN OF ARC, MICHELANGELO, LEONARDO DA VINCI and PETER THE GREAT. Learn more about her at:  http://www.dianestanley.com

STEIG. William Steig was a wonderful storyteller and cartoonist. He is the author of SHREK!, DR. DE SOTO and SYLVESTER AND THE MAGIC PEBBLE. Learn more about William at:       http://www.williamsteig.com

TAFURI. Nancy Tafuri has illustrated many books including ACROSS THE STREAM and SPOTS, FEATHERS AND CURLY TAILS. Learn more about her at:
http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/
authorsandbooks/authorsandbooks.jhtml

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ILLUSTRATOR SITES WITH CRAFTS OR ACTIVITIES: 

VAN ALLSBURG. Chris Van Allsburg is a wonderful artist and imaginative storyteller. His award winning books include THE POLAR EXPRESS  and JUMANJI.
http://www2.scholastic.com/teachers/
authorsandbooks/authorsandbooks.jhtml

WELLS. Rosemary Wells writes and illustrates the MAX books. Visit her fun site at:                                                 http://www.rosemarywells.com

WOOD. Don and Audrey Wood are a husband and wife creative machine. Their books include: KING BIDGOOD'S IN THE BATHTUB, SILLY SALLY, THE NAPPING HOUSE and many other titles. Visit Audrey's site for fun and games at:            http://www.audreywood.com

 

PUBLISHER SITES:

HARPER CHILDREN'S:                        http://www.harperchildrens.com

You can finds crafts and games at this site as well as information on many fine children's authors and illustrators.

SCHOLASTIC BOOKS:  
http://scholastic.com
 

There are many activities on this site you might find enjoyable. There is a card factory, games, crafts and links to CLIFFORD and THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS. You can also find information about children's authors and illustrators.

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