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The article focuses on picture book illustrations in Great Britain. The contributions to the field from illustrator and Great Britain's Children's Laureate Quentin Blake is examined. The author Anne Fine's plan to promote "the home library," with children's bookplates by some of the leading illustrators in the country is featured. Details of the picture book plates for the year 2002 are given.

The article discusses how the sport of angling, which is fishing with a rod and line, has inspired illustrators and cartoonists since the late Middle Ages. The Guinness Book of Records lists angling as Great Britain's most popular single-participant sport which, according to the author, makes it unsurprising that there would be an abundance of British writings on the subject, such as Izaak Walton's book "The Compleat Angler." A historical overview of British literature and illustrations about angling is presented which includes several examples from the Middle Ages, such drawings by political cartoonist E. J. Sullivan and the cartoonist and writer James Thorpe who drew for the British periodical "Punch."

The article talks about a British children's book illustrator Mary Gernat who was educated at the London's Central School of Arts and Crafts and supplied art for authors such as Monica Edwards, Richmal Crompton and Enid Blyton. The article talks about her career as a book illustrator and her encounter with Blyton. The author also remembers her artwork in the Famous Five series of books by Blyton.

Reviews the exhibit featuring the works of 'Ladybird' illustrator Harry Wingfield at the New Art Gallery in Great Britain. Artist's personal and academic background; Themes and style; Reason for the lack of non-white characters.

Focuses on the book "Macclesfield Psalter" commissioned by John de Warenne which was created in 1320 in Great Britain. Interest on the marginal artworks in the book; Representation of the artworks; Other satirical images found in the book.

Presents updates relevant to children's literature in Great Britain for the week of January 9, 2004. Launching of the report "School Libraries: making a difference"; Guest appearance of children's book illustrators at the Goethe Institut in London.

Reports the planned auction of lots by artist and illustrator Aubrey Beardsley. Auction on November 11, 1998, at Sotheby's; Earliest item to be sold; Details about individual pieces and their approximate value.

Presents a preview of the Royal College of Art's 1994 children's book illustration exhibition in Great Britain. Works of teachers and former students; Post-graduate level teaching of illustration; Distinctive use of detail.

Presents news briefs concerning the children's book industry, compiled as of May 31, 1999. Includes the selection of British author/illustrator Quentin Blake as the first Children's Laureate in Great Britain; FAO Schwartz's decision to highlight children's book illustrator Todd Parr's works at its stores in New York City and San Francisco, California; Candlewick Press's sponsorship of a contest for handselling.