Lot 86: HOBAN, Lillian (1925-1998). "Start Reading." Pastel, pencil, and pen on paper of three children, a baby, a dog, a bird and a butterfly reading multi-colored books outdoors, sitting on the grass, hanging on a tree limb, walking with a baseball

HOBAN, Lillian (1925-1998). "Start Reading." Pastel, pencil, and pen on paper of three children, a baby, a dog, a bird and a butterfly reading multi-colored books outdoors, sitting on the grass, hanging on a tree limb, walking with a baseball bat, or in flight. Image and Sheet 484 x 333 mm. Signed on lower right.

Hoban's colorful scene was created for the Children's Book Council's "Start Reading" poster series in 1991.