Lauren Child; writer and illustrator of the incredibly popular Charlie and Lola series, amongst other successes, combines a multimedia of collage, painting and drawing to create unique, quirky illustrations using traditional and contemporary styles.
The characters are relatable for children (although adults love the books too) and deal with everyday small issues such as fears, dislikes and jealousy.
Typography is quirky and strategically placed
Pippi Longstocking was a remake of the original swedish tale by Astrid Lindgren, and tells of a strong minded young girl full adventure and mischief. Child brings life into the character with her use of collage and quirky illustration. Pippi is a role model to young girls to fight stereotypical roles and is often associated withy strong female role models in swedish politics.
This was an interesting Q&A on Child's website
http://www.milkmonitor.com/home/
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