Hi there, just thought I'd post a really interesting link I've found to a French illustrator who has worked on books such as The Red Piano, his work is playful and even strangely soothing, but it might not be for everyone. I encourage you to look under the heading 'Child Book' on his website (most of it is in French but you can still enjoy the pictures) http://www.barroux.info/accueil-barroux.php