Mabel Lucie Attwell Mabel Lucie Attwell Mabel Lucie Attwell (4 June 1879 – 5 November 1964) was a British illustrator and comics artist. She was known for her cute, nostalgic drawings of children, based on her daughter, Peggy. Her drawings are featured on many postcards, advertisements, posters, books and figurines. Attwell was born in Mile End, London, 4 June 1879, the sixth child of butcher Augustus Attwell and his wife Emily Ann. She was educated privately and at the Coopers' Company School and at the Regent Street school. She studied at Heatherley's and Saint Martin's School of Art, and but left to develop
A Gift for Jesus A Gift for Jesus A Gift for Jesus is a children's religious book, intended for ages 4 to 8, written and illustrated by Joan Summer. A curious young boy has a worry about the upcoming Christmas season - what to give Jesus for a present? As he already received spiritual gifts from Jesus, he wonders what he could possibly give Him in return. The rhyming verses and cherubic drawings show the boy as he imagines himself a pirate, a farmer, a sailor, etc., handing Jesus extravagant gifts. Summer alternates color with black & white illustrations, giving the reader a glimpse