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Once upon a time, Reader,a little girl grew up to draw pictures. Her pictures would be held in millions of hands.

From India to England, from Narnia to Middle-earth, these pictures winged their way around the world to faraway places on the pages of books.

High mountains and hidden lakes, waterfalls that fall up, winged horses, fluting fauns, and talking animals having tea . . .

Most of us grew up with the images of Narnia firmly rooted in our minds.

But who was the woman behind those images?

Her name is Pauline Baynes, and her illustrations might well be part of your fondest bookish memories.

Waxwing Books presents...

. . . a brand-new picture book biography written and illustrated by Katie Wray Schon, releasing April 1.

Painting Wonder: How Pauline Baynes Illustrated the Worlds of C. S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien is a picture book for Narnia and Middle-earth lovers everywhere.

Learn about the woman behind the iconic illustrations of Lucy and Mr. Tumnus, the Dawn Treader, and more.

Pre-order your copy of Painting Wonder anywhere books are sold.

I can't WAIT for you to get your hands on this beauty.

xo, Sarah Mackenzie

P.S. I'm celebrating the release of this book by hosting a launch party with the author/illustrator, Katie Wray Schon, at Fabled Bookshop & Cafe in Waco, Texas. 🎉

🎟️ Get tickets for the event here.

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