A highlight of the time-honored gathering of children's publishers in Bologna, Italy, the Illustrators Annual is juried every year from the finest art at the show. Celebrating debut and storied talent from around the world-talent poised to engage a whole new generation of book lovers-this glorious compendium can be read cover to cover or browsed through at random. A delightful glimpse into the future of children's books that is sure to provoke envy of the fair's attendees, this special volume inspires readers to marvel at the brilliance of the gifts shared by those whose work is featured in these pages.