Escape To Wonderland: A History of Children's Book Illustration
6. August — 2. January,
Main Gallery
Free Entry (donations welcome)
Immerse yourself in the delightful and colourful world of children's book illustration featuring over 100 works from the 19th Century to the present day.
Find out where our favourite illustrators draw their inspiration from, how authors and illustrators work together to create their famous characters and which mediums they like to use.
From 16 November the exhibition will include a special Christmas section featuring amongst others, The Snowman, Father Christmas and characters from The Nutcracker.
You can also try your hand at illustrating your own characters in our illustration competition. Find out more by following the link at the bottom of the page.
Showcasing the work of a wide range of talent from the very established illustrators to those who are up and coming. This exhibition features a treasure trove of original artwork and illustrations, including David McKee's Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, Lauren Child's Charlie and Lola, and Rupert the Bear.
Supported by: 
Exhibition Patrons:
Quentin Blake
Shirley Hughes
David McKee
This exhibition has been organised in association with The Illustration Cupboard, Seven Stories The Centre for Children's Books, Chris Beetles Gallery, Imaginative Book Illustration Society, Cassia Thomas and Hachette Children's Books, Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, Quentin Blake Archive, Okido Magazine, Sara Fanelli, Philip Moll, Caroline Bott, Brandler Galleries, and Bruce Castle Museum.
Enter the Escape to Wonderland Illustration Competition | Listen to interviews with some of the artists | Marilyn Scott, Director of The Lightbox talks about the exhibition on Brookland's Radio |