Coco and the Little Black Dress

“Van Haeringen s illustrations, black line drawings with dabs of color against expanses of white, are drawn with a precise yet whimsical panache that brilliantly suits their subject.”- New York Times Book Review”“The line-drawn illustrations, often resembling fashion sketches, use white space and pops of color to maximum effect…the book s simple elegance is perfectly suited to the story of Coco and her iconic black dress.” -Julia Smith, Booklist”“The point is simply this, Coco and the Little Black Dress is equally appealing to an adult with a wonderful sense of whimsy and especially to those who may not be conversant in the history of Coco Chanel. Without question, the book is a delight to read and probably will become a keepsake for those who will have this read to them as a bedtime tale.” -Jeffrey Felner, New York Journal of Books“Van Haeringen s spare artwork is simply beautiful and reflects Chanel s approach to fashion. Vibrant touches of watercolor among delicate pen-and-ink drawings bring to mind Ludwig Bemelmans s Madeline.” - Samantha Lumetta, School Library Journal”“Van Haeringen’s spare mixed-media illustrations throughout this tiny tribute are as alluring as her subject’s timeless designs, capturing the eye with fine pen and ink detail, stark colors, warm watercolor shading, and Bemelmans-like playfulness…as a picture book, it is utterly endearing.”- Kirkus Reviews

Annemarie Van Haeringen was born in 1959 in the Netherlands. She is a Dutch illustrator, having studied at the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam. She has created a remarkable number of children’s picture books and has worked for several children’s magazines. Her picture books have won numerous awards. In 2014 she won a Silver Brush for Coco or the little black dress. She currently lives in Amsterdam.