Elivia Savadier has illustrated nineteen children's books for various publishers ( of which she is the author of three for toddlers, through Roaring Brook Press).
Reviews:
Publisher's Weekly (2008) WILL Sheila share? said " Savadier captures her eponymous heroine in a paroxysm of selfishness: Sheila's face is pink with rage and her eyes wide with greed as she successively refuses to part with a huge ball, a bag of cereal and a plush bunny. But sweetly overstuffed Nana knows how to melt her granddaughter's heart...Savadier's watercolor and ink pictures are particularly energetic this time, bringing to mind the emotional ferocity of Jules Feiffer crossed with the openhearted exuberance of Helen Oxenbury. As with her other not-to-be-missed books on similar themes (No Haircut Today! ; Time to Get Dressed!), the author shows a shrewd understanding of how an uncooperative child can unnerve everyone—including the kid in question. Her pithy text and expressive, economical pictures deliver a reassuring response along with solid comedy".
Kirkus review of Books (2005) wrote of NO Haircut today! " The graphic black strokes, jabs and squiggles that depict the young boy’s crazy hair say it all..the story is spare, as is the art, but the type mirrors the maniacal mishmash of Dominic’s hair, some words long, some short, some curly, some capitalized or italicized, some bold".
Kirkus Review of books (1993) noted of The Uninvited Guest " This handsome collection features watercolor illustrations that nicely reflect the different moods with art in different styles, at times reminiscent of Marc Chagall--and of Brian Wildsmith."
Booklist Book Review (1993), The Uninvited Guest, " Dramatic, Fabulous, Clever, Magical."
Awards and Recognition:
Best Children's Books of the year/ Bank Street College of Education, New York: WILL Sheila share? (2008), Time to get Dressed (2006), NO Haircut today! (2005). Publishers Weekly Starred Review: Time to get Dressed (2006). Washington Post Season's Best Books for Boys: NO Haircut Today! (2005). Savadier / Savadier
Sydney Taylor Award / Best Children's Picture Books: The Mysterious Visitor (1997), The Uninvited Guest (1993). Jaffee / Savadier
The Society of Illustrators New York / Best of Children's Book Illustration, Original Art Exhibit: Time to get Dressed (2006), NO Haircut today! (2005), Las Nana de Abuelita / Grandmother's Nursery Rhymes ( 1994), Jaramillo / Savadier. The Uninvited Guest (1993).
The Americas Award Committee (Consortium of Latin American Studies Program) for authentic and engaging portrayal of Latinos in the United States: I love Saturdays y Domingos. Nebraska Golden Sowers Award Nominee, for positive portrayals of Hispanic and Latin American children: I love Saturdays y Domingos. Flor / Savadier
Charlotte Zolotov Award (CCBC School of Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison), commended for outstanding writing in a picture book: NO Haircut today! (2005).
Children's Book Counsel and International Reading Association: Hotter than a Hot Dog! (1994) American Booksellers Association / Pick of the Lists: Hotter than a Hot Dog! (1994) Calmenson / Savadier.