"Filled with insights that span Helen Oxenbury's life -- from her early childhood through a career in children's books that started in the 1960s and is still going strong today -- here is an exquisitely designed and thoroughly entertaining celebration of one of the finest illustrators of our time."--

Interview -- 1938-1957: At home in London ; Territory of childhood ; Ardent youngster ; Look of things ; Spirited girl ; Glamorous images -- 1957-1962: A study in contrasts ; Comedy ; Adventure ; Turning points -- 1960s: A way to proceed ; Transition ; Global stars ; Madcap scenario -- 1970s: Outsider perspective ; A strong and forceful presence ; Motherhood and career ; A great advance -- 1980s: Charismatic entrepreneur ; Making a splash ; Assurances ; First baby board books ; Cultural shifts and trends ; A spirit of fun ; Wonderful humor ; Mishaps ; World's children -- 1990s: First time ; Scenes and settings ; Comings and goings ; A signal event ; Animals rebelling ; Fondest dreams ; One-off portraits ; Clever animals ; Domestic bliss ; Wonderland and beyond -- 2000s: Creation story ; Magic strings of words ; Full circle ; Luminous space ; Postscripts