The homepage of Kathi Appelt is lovely in lavendar. This author of the books for older children and picture books is best known for her books for younger children, including the Bubba and Beau series.

R.W. Alley is a children’s book illustrator whose website offers information on his new books plus has an online store. But the best part is of course the illustrations on the site that will have you looking for his books in libraries and bookstores. Lovely.