Ricky and Annie

Guido Van Genechten (1957, Belgium) studied drawing and painting, graphics and photography. Afterwards he worked for many years in the graphic industry. Now Guido works as a fulltime illustrator of children’s books. In 1998 he won the international Illustrator’s Award City of Hasselt with his picture book Ricky. This prize was the beginning of his international career as a children’s book illustrator. Since that moment, Guido Van Genechten has created many best-selling stories and received several awards. In 2007 he was the winner of the Reader’s Digest Award for Best Children’s Book Illustrator. And in the past ten years his books were published in 30 countries around the world.

PRAISE FOR BOOKS BY GUIDO VAN GENECHTEN:“This book and its message.... will serve young listeners well.” - School Library Journal on RICKY AND THE SQUIRREL“Genechten's outstanding illustrations perfectly bring to life this lovely tale about the importance of taking time to be together . . . especially during the holidays.” - Nashville Parent on RICKY’S CHRISTMAS TREE“This large, sturdy board book offers plenty of seek-and-find fun....Visually appealing, this offering will provide some enjoyable practice in categorizing, sorting and identifying differences.” — Kirkus Reviews on ODD ONE OUT: BIG AND SMALL "A quirky counting book that's mostly distinguished by van Genechten's entertaining crew of strong men, acrobats, and jugglers." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on CIRCUS 123"Even the very young will understand that there were none to begin with, a notion that may banish at least some nighttime anxiety—and provide bedtime giggles as well." - Publishers Weekly on NO GHOST UNDER MY BED"A little ghost unapologetically makes the most of being different....Different never looked so appealing." - Kirkus Reviews on GILBERT THE GHOST"Little ones ages 4 and older will relate to this charming tale of Little Snowman Stan, who is told he’s not allowed to move, run and play; to basically stand still and be seen, not heard. Across the cool, illustrated pages, Stan finds his freedom at last. A grand adventure!" - Nashville Parent on LITTLE SNOWMAN STAN