THE COBBLER’S HOLIDAY
OR WHY ANTS DON’T WEAR SHOES
by Musharraf Ali Farooqi
Roaring Brook Press © 2008
Eugene Yelchin, illustrator
Neal Porter, editor
Barbara Grzeslo, art director
Honors and Exhibitions
Illustrations were on view at the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada 2008-2009.
Reviews
"White negative space leaves the glamorous setting for readers to visualize and lets them focus instead on the fruits of Yelchin's abundant imagination."
– Publisher's Weekly
"Stylish, sophisticated illustrations, shifting perspectives and placement adding to the fun."
– Kirkus
"Rich colors and interesting details."
– School Library Journal
"Beautifully illustrated."
– National Writing for Children Center