Robert L. and Posy Huebner Collection
Children's Library - Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
The purpose of the Robert L. and Posy Huebner collection is to bring together significant works of original art by illustrators of children’s literature. Established in 2004 through a generous bequest from Mr. Huebner and sustained by Mrs. Huebner, the collection blends their passion for art and their lifelong interest in educating children.
This teaching collection will help children understand that the illustrations in their favorite books began as original drawings, paintings, photographs or other media. Knowledge of the creative process used to make picture books will awaken, inspire and nurture the imagination of children.
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The Huebner Collection focuses on illustrators from this region while also collecting significant works by nationally known and award winning artists.
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Local illustrators such as Wil Clay, Drew Bairely and Dominic Catalano.
Regional illustrators such as Tim Bowers, Matt Faulkner, Will Hillenbrand, and Lori McElrath-Eslick.
Nationally known illustrators such as Norman Bridwell, Alexandra Day, Wendell Minor and Janet Stevens.
Caldecott winning illustrators such as Marcia Brown, Tomie dePaola, and Steve Jenkins.
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The Toy Circus (1986) by Jan Wahl
Illustrated by Tim Bowers
Downside up
acrylic
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Once a Mouse (1961)
Written and illustrated by Marcia Brown
Transformation of Tiger Into Mouse
three color woodcut
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Earth and Me, Our Family Tree (2002)
by J. Patrick Lewis
Illustrated by Christopher Canyon
Lake
acrylic
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Tailypo! (1991) by Jan Wahl
Illustration by Wil Clay
It Got Back Its Tailypo!
oil
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Strega Nona: Her Story (1993)
Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Strega Nona was loved by everyone
acrylic on handmade watercolor paper
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Down by the Station (1999)
Written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand
Cover art
mixed media on vellum
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Skipping Village (1927)
Written and illustrated by Lois Lenski
pen & ink
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Let's Play House (1944)
Written and illustrated by Lois Lenski
pen & ink/watercolor
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Read For Me, Mama (1997) by Vashanti Rahaman
Illustrated by Lori McElrath-Eslick
Mama was reading!
oil
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A Puppy Named Gih (1957) by Sara Machetanz
Illustrated by Fred Machetanz
Gih and his boy
oil
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Cat, What is That? (2001) by Tony Johnston
Illustrated by Wendell Minor
The Snore
acrylic
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Dr. Seuss (2002-06)
Kangaroo Bird
Sawfish
Andoluvian Grackler
Limited edition hand-painted cast resin sculptures
From his "Collection of Unorthodox Taxidermy" |
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