Artist Exchange: A Chair for Whistler's Mother

In 1969, the great surrealist Salvador Dali published illustrations for Alice in Wonderland that were fantastic--if also slightly disturbing.

Advice from a Caterpillar

Seeing Dali's unique take on a beloved text makes you wonder: Which other classic artists would have be well-matched with books from the children's literature canon?

Here are three examples to start:

The Story of Ferdinand

Author: Munro Leaf

Illustrator: Francisco Goya

A Chair for My Mother

Author: Vera B. Willams

Illustrator: James M. Whistler

This Is Not My Hat

Author: Jon Klassen

Illustrator: Renee Magritte