The Fantastic World Of Dan Yaccarino

Dan Yaccarino has written and illustrated over 30 children’s books, Yaccarino’s distinctly retro-style illustrations (primarily in gouache) never fail to touch your heart nor transport you back-in-time.  Children the world over know Yaccarino from his children's books such as his Unlovable, The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau, Five Little Pumpkins and All The Way To America. Yaccarino’s bold, stylized and vibrant illustrations also add wit and energy to the work of such prestigious authors as Margaret Wise Brown, Jack Prelutsky, Kevin Henkes and Patricia MacLachlan.

Yaccarino's books have been translated into many languages and have inspired e-books, children's musicals and video adaptations. Yaccarino has also enthralled children and parents, alike, through his Parent's Choice Award-winning animated TV series Oswald (Nick Jr). People, all over the world, enjoy Oswald, Yaccarino’s animated television series about the wonderfully whimsical world of the lovable blue octopus. 

Time magazine hailed Oswald as one of the top 6 shows to watch on cable!  Animation Magazine heralds him as “an American original.”  His creative influence for the Emmy-winning Willa’s Wild Life (NBC and Qubo), and character designs for The Backyardigans (Nick Jr) have also been highly acclaimed.  Yaccarino’s work has graced the pages of countless publications, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone and Time magazine.  He has also created images for a wide variety of advertising campaigns including Cotton, Inc., AT&T, and Gardenburger and has worked extensively in Japan, for clients such as Sony, Nikkei and Partner magazines.