Guido van Genechten
BelgianPicture BookChildren's Bookb. 1957
Guido van Genechten is a Belgian author and illustrator known worldwide for his children's picture books. Born in Mol, Belgium, he studied drawing, painting, graphics, and photography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Mol. Before his successful career in children's publishing, he worked for many years in the graphic design industry. His work is recognized for its simplicity, honesty, and focus on themes relevant to young children, such as emotions, friendship, and growing up.
Awards
["International Illustrator's Award of the City of Hasselt (1998)", "Reader's Digest Award for Best Children's Book Illustrator (2007)"]
Notable Works
['Ricky', 'The Little Kangaroo', 'The Cuddle Book', 'Little White Fish', "Peek-a-Poo What's in Your Diaper?"]
