The Story Place Gallery - State Library of Western Australia

1, 2, Round up the crew    
3, 4, Now grab and oar …

Kylie Howarth’s playful illustrations, and entertaining rhyming verse in 1, 2, Pirate Stew take readers on an imaginative adventure all about the joys of playing in a cardboard box. Explore original illustrations which showcase Kylie Howarth’s unique illustrative style. See how she has used digital illustration to layer her drawings with textures, painted by her two adventurous children Beau and Jack. A selection of developmental sketches will also be on display.

1, 2, Pirate Stew an exhibition is part of a series showcasing the diverse range of illustrative styles in picture books by Western Australian authors and illustrators. Each exhibition is curated especially for children and is accompanied by a story sharing area, self-directed activity, and discussion prompts for families.

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7, 8, he took the bait! - Illustration by Kylie Howarth