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Painting Wonder
How Pauline Baynes Illustrated the Worlds of C. S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien

published by Waxwing Books

"An accessible and inspiring mini-biography, delightfully illustrated."

Read about Pauline Baynes and how her childhood and work during World War II brought her to the right place and time to do something magical: illustrate all seven books of the Chronicles of Narnia. This picture book biography, told in lyrical prose with vivid and detailed illustrations, will be a favorite read-aloud for kids and grown-ups alike. 

Coloring & Activity Sheets

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Find Your Wonder Coloring Page

Teapot Coloring Page

Dragon Coloring Page

Dragon Drawing How-To

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This is...

Who will grow up to...

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Draw what you find wonderful

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Draw something from your favorite book

Resources & Links

PaulineBaynes.com

A wonderful website created by fans and friends of Pauline Baynes, including many photos of her artwork and pictures of Pauline. 

Pauline Baynes Collection at the Chapin Library (Williams College)

Pauline bequeathed her collection of sketches and notes to Williams College when she passed away. 

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Interviews

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© 2025 by Katie Wray Schon
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