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A fansite, dedicated to artist Lisi Martin (born in Barcelona, Spain), with galleries, biographical information, and downloadables. Very nice site and gives a real feel for the wonderful world of fantasy, wonder, and whimsy that is found in Martin's work.

Jessica Borjesson, a Swedish artist, is known for her vibrant and charming art. On her web site you'll find beautiful watercolor paintings, including cat and pet art, enchanted fantasy art (fairy art, dragon art, mermaid art), and more. You'll also find whimsical seasonal art with santas, gnomes, angels and children.

Children love animals, especially cats, dogs and horses. Lois Andersen's beautiful portraits of these animals are sure to bring smiles to your faces.

Lovely site from an illustrator (Melissa Northup) that is helping to keep classic children's works alive. (Think Hans Christian Anderson and Robert Louis Stevenson.) Consists of the stories themselves accompanied by the original artwork. Also includes some poetry. Searchable by author or illustrator.

Fully illustrated stories for children. Grouped according to age level.

Online portfolio of artist Cynthia Cummens who has done children’s illustration for Lucasfilm and illustrated trading cards for tv/film properties like Shrek, Hellboy, Lord of the Rings, and Wizard of Oz. The site includes links to her drawing tutorials for kids based on the Star Wars characters.

Beautiful artwork focusing on children's fantasy as well as adult fantasy/science fiction by Laura Diehl.

As the site says: "Poetry doesn't just live in books - it lives in the sound of the words, the voice of the poet." At the Children's Poetry Archive, kids can listen to audio recordings of favorite poems and poets.

A large collection of children's stories (legends, fairy tales, fables) that are based in or on India.

Poet Jack Prelutsky is noted for his fresh and hilarious take on life. Prelutsky was named the first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation in 2006.