A waddle and a quack…

Posted on 16 November 2012 · 3 Comments

I can’t get the old Danny Kaye song out of my head. I’m working on a wordless picture book version of The Ugly Duckling, based on Hans Christian Anderson. This will be for an early reader type book for Collins, and I’m really enjoying the challange of creating a narrative entirely through pictures, and in only 12 pages (6 spreads).

Here are a few of the storyboard sketches…

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James Mayhew

James is the creator of the much-loved Katie and Ella Bella Ballerina series and has written or illustrated many other books, including Koshka’s Tales, Mouse & Mole (by Joyce Dunbar) and Gaspard the Fox (by Zeb Soanes). Alongside his work in publishing, James performs live on stage during concerts for children, combining live classical music, storytelling and art.

3 responses to “A waddle and a quack…”

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    pirottablog.com

    It all looks gorgeous

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      James Mayhew

      Thanks Saviour!

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  2. June avatar
    June

    Phew… in only 12 pages!!!
    I am sure you will do a grand job of it 🙂

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