40 Times Children’s Book Illustrations Became The Perfect Adult Memes

Try to picture a world where there are no drawings in narrative books. There's a possibility that our childhoods were a little dull. The descriptions are brought to life by the images. They are a source of motivation, education, and engagement for young brains. Over the years, there has been a significant evolution in the drawings of children's books. During the 19th century, when children's literature emerged as a distinct literary genre, they began to gain popularity.

During that time period, the images were initially carved onto blocks made of wood. Following that, those were then incorporated into the pages of the book. There were occasions when they were colored in by hand, which added an additional layer of "life" to the descriptions.

The Grimms' Fairy Tales were brought to life during this time period during which they were written. More than two centuries after their initial publication, children's classics such as "Cinderella," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Snow White" continue to be well-liked. They are still being transformed into plays and films all around the world, as well as translated into a variety of languages.

1812 was the year that Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm published their first collection of short stories. It might come as a surprise to you to learn that they were not actually written with children in mind. 'Kinder- und Hausmärchen' was the original title of the first book, and the National Library of Scotland claims that it was intended to be more of a resource for academics. A total of 86 fairy tales were included.

The Grimm brothers began their collection of fairy tales "in the hope of discovering some essential truths about the cultural heritage of the common people," according to the website of the library. After some time, they revised the stories so that they were more suitable for children. The brothers were also responsible for the development of children's literature, which we witnessed. Since its initial publication, the anthology has been translated into over 160 other languages.

The original novels written by the Grimm Brothers were constructed with the intention of imparting valuable life lessons and incorporated recurring themes concerning the organization of families and societies throughout that era. Exaggerated depictions of beauty, brutality, poverty, and luxury were frequently used to convey the lessons that were being transmitted. It is for this reason that some of the adaptations have eliminated negative stereotypes and outmoded views regarding what is wrong and what is right.

"The mothers, step mothers, and women in general are often greedy and willing to do heinous things to achieve wealth and beauty," states the title of a research paper that was published in 2016 and titled The Grimm Fairy Tales: An Analysis of Family and Society. In spite of the fact that they have good intentions for their family, the fathers are extremely weak and obedient, and as a result, they make mistakes that frequently have severe repercussions. The children are always the ones that suffer to the greatest extent as a consequence of the conflicts that arise between the parental figures.

Additionally, the 19th century was the time when the enchanting story of "Alice in Wonderland" was written. Even after centuries have passed, it is still a timeless masterpiece that continues to enthrall both young people and older people. "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" was the name of the book upon its initial publication. Lewis Carroll was the author, and the same year, 1865, saw its publication.

John Tenniel, a professional illustrator from the United Kingdom, brought the fairy tale and its characters to life through his illustrations. "Tenniel's precise and imaginative drawings perfectly captured the whimsical nature of Carroll's story, creating a visual world that has become synonymous with the beloved tale," says a blog post written by a children's book illustration studio based in the United Kingdom. Even in modern times, people continue to talk about Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the White Rabbit, and some even dress up as these characters.