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1) SWIFT
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

I lived with a homesteading family in Alaska and this book came out of my adventure there.

Philomel Books Fall 2007
2) CAROUSEL CAT
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

I drew most of this book standing on the old boardwalk at Asbury Park, N.J. This is one of my favorite books, both to read and to look at.

Philomel Books Spring 2005
3) SANTA PAWS:
THE PICTURE BOOK
Written by Ellen Emerson White
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

I liked painting the scene in the beginning with the dog poking around the garbage cans- old fish bones, half eaten pizza and a cat food can...what could be more fun to paint!

Cartwheel/Scholastic Publishers Fall 2003



4) TOGO
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

What can I say? TOGO has been a great friend of a book, making me many friends and winning six children's choice awards. Best of all, it is the story of a real Alaskan Hero dog.

Philomel Books Fall 2002




5) FLEDGLING
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

There's a first time for everything- and for every creature on earth.

Philomel Books 2000


6) YUDONSI
A TALE FROM THE CANYONS
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

To find this story, I hiked into the Grand Canyon with two broken toes and lived in a tent on Native American land. A very special book made in a very spiritual place.

Philomel Books 1999


7) THE ANGEL OF MILL STREET
Written by Frances Ward Weller
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

Frances Ward Weller puts her whole heart and soul into everything she writes. Her story is a true classic.

Philomel Books 1998


8) AKIAK
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

Akiak is like me- she never gives up.

Philomel books 1997


9) MISSISSIPPI MUD
Written by Ann Turner
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

My son and I spent a rugged, rugged week on the Oregon Trail for this one. We rode horses all day, everyday.

HarperCollins Books 1997


10) SPRAY
Written and illustrated by Robert J. Blake

Joshua Slocum was the first man to sail around the world alone. Ten years later he put his things aboard his craft Spray, sailed out of Martha's Vineyard and was never seen again. Imagine if a boy found him.

Philomel Books 1996


11) MAGGIE AND SILKY AND JOE
Written by Amy Ehrlich
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

A very well written story by a great writer.

Viking Books 1994


12) DOG
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

While traveling and painting around Ireland I befriended an old man described by some as a hermit. He told me that his dog had no name. But since he kept calling it "Dog", I told him that must be the animal's name. He disagreed.
This book is very special to me.

Philomel Books 1994
Available in paperback


13) RAINFLOWERS*
Written by Ann Turner
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

I painted this from life in Long Valley, New Jersey. There are still some beautiful farms in that state.

HarperCollins Books 1992


14)THE PERFECT SPOT
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

Dad learns to "chill out." This is the first book I wrote that achieved critical acclaim and maybe my all time favorite.

Philomel Books 1992
Available in paperback and hardbound


15)FINDING FOXES*
Written by Alison Blyler
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

There are over 600 foxes hidden in the paintings in this book. It took longer to make this book than any other.

Philomel Books 1991


16) RIPTIDE
Written by Frances Ward Weller
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

My first big, award winning book. Many thanks to Frances Ward Weller for an exceptional story!

Philomel Books 1990
17) THE BABY UNICORN*
Written by Jean and Claudio Marzollo
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

This book has sold over 400,000 copies!

Scholastic Publishers 1987
18) ALL AROUND THE TOWN*
Written and Illustrated by Robert J. Blake
This is the first book that I both wrote and illustrated.
Modern Publishers 1987
19)BOBBY THE CIRCUS BEAR*
Written by Barbara Mariconda
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake
I not only painted the pictures, but I designed the stuffed bear that came with the book.
Ideals Publishers 1986
20)THE VELVETEEN RABBIT*
Written by Margery Williams
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake
This is a very hard book to find. It is far from my favorite, but I learned a lot in making it. I designed the stuffed toy, too.
Ideals Publishers 1985
21)THE CARE BEARS AND THE NEW BABY*
Written by Peggy Kahn
Illustrated by Robert Blake

The artist that was supposed to do this broke her arm. They needed someone else to do it fast. So I got my second picture book job. Not the book I wanted to do, but I learned from it.

Random House 1983
22) THE SPIDERS DANCE*
Written by Joanne Ryder
Illustrated by Robert J. Blake

I wrote a story and made some pictures about a spider. The editor liked the art but not the words. "Would you illustrate it if someone else wrote a story?" she asked. "Sure!" And I was lucky enough to get Joanne Ryder as the author!

Harper & Row 1981



* out of print





AWARDS


RIPTIDE
Winner:
*The Golden Sower Children's Choice Award, Nebraska
*The Jerry Children's Choice Award, New Jersey

THE PERFECT SPOT
*Outstanding Science Book Award

YUDONSI
*Southwest Book Award

AKIAK
Winner:
*Washington State Children's Choice Award
*Irma S. and James H. Black Award, New York
*Red Clover Children's Choice Award, Vermont
*Virginia Young Reader Award
*The Young Hoosier Award, Indiana


TOGO
Winner:
*The Texas Bluebonnet Award 2005
*Washington State Children's Choice Award
*2004 Great Lakes Great Books Award, Michigan
*Golden Sower Children's Choice Award, Nebraska
*North Carolina Children's Book Award
**This just in!*
*2006 Land of Enchantment Book Award, New Mexico
Many thanks to everybody in New Mexico!!!!!

Togo has been nominated for:
The Volunteer State Award 2005-06, Tennessee
Georgia Children's Literature Award
Delaware Diamonds Award
Louisianna Young Reader's Choice Award
Colorado Children's Book Award 2006
Also:
2003 American Library Association Notable Book
Parent's Choice Silver Medal
IRA Teacher's Choices 2003
Bank Street College's Best Children's Books
Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book 2003