Mireille Levert, 1956-

When she illustrated her French compositions at her CEGEP (Collège d'enseignement général et professionnel), Mireille Levert's professor not only encouraged her to continue her studies at art school, but also asked her to illustrate the children's books which he had written. She has since gone on to illustrate and write many more books for children, and has created art for magazine covers and textbooks. She describes herself as an observer and admits to being fascinated by people from all walks of life. Little children, animals, toys, and snowmen are all brought to life in her rich and engaging pictures. Her style is distinctive; the solid shapes, and flat surfaces reflect an almost child-like perspective. She works in watercolours; a medium which best suits the warm tones and the fluid lines of her luminous pictures.

Awards

1987	Prix Culinar/Communication-Jeunesse.
1992	Governor General's Literary Award/Children's Literature, for best illustrations in an English book for Sleep Tight, Mrs. Ming.

Selected Bibliography

Les Déguisements d'Amélie. Written by Christine L'Heureux; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montréal: Les éditions la courte échelle, 1986.
24 p.: col. ill.; 22 cm.
ISBN 2890210596

Dormez bien, Mme Ming. Written by Sharon Jennings; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1993.
24 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
ISBN 1550373307 (bound)
ISBN 1550373331 (pbk.)
(French edition of Sleep Tight, Mrs. Ming)

Drôle de pique-nique pour le roi Craquelin. Written by Jean-Marie Poupart; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montréal: Leméac, 1982.
143 p.: ill.; 22 cm. (Collection Jours de fête)
ISBN 276099841X

La Girafe. Written by Cecile Cloutier; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montréal: Pierre Tisseyre, 1984.
16 p.: ill.; 19 cm.
ISBN 2890511138

Jeremiah and Mrs. Ming. Written by Sharon Jennings; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1990.
24 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
ISBN 1550370790 (bound)
ISBN 1550370782 (pbk.)

Jérémie et Mme Ming. Written by Sharon Jennings; translated by Raymonde Longval; illustrated par Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1990.
24 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
ISBN 1550371177 (bound)
ISBN 1550370855 (pbk.)
(French edition of Jeremiah and Mrs. Ming)

Jeux d'hiver [kit]. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montréal: Éditions Chouette, 1988.
1 book: col. ill., 1 user's guide, 1 game board, 18 cards, 4 markers and 1 die; in box, 19 x 38 x 4 cm.
ISBN 2980090913

Une Journée avec Jérémie et Mme Ming. Written by Sharon Jennings; translated by Raymonde Longval; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, c1992.
24 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
ISBN 1550372475 (bound)
ISBN 1550372483 (pbk.)
(French edition of When Jeremiah Found Mrs. Ming)

Une Journée dans la vie de Craquelin 1er, roi de Soupe-au-Lait. Written by Jean-Marie Poupart; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montréal: Leméac, 1981.
166 p.: ill.; 22 cm. (Collection Jours de fête)
ISBN 2760998371

Little Red Riding Hood. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: A Groundwood Book, Douglas & McIntyre, 1995.
30 p.: col. ill.; 24 cm.
ISBN 0888992262

Molly's Bath. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1997.
12 p.: col. ill.; 12 cm. (Molly Bear Books; 4)
ISBN 1550374281

Molly's Breakfast. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1997.
12 p.: col. ill.; 12 cm. (Molly Bear Books; 1)
ISBN 1550374222

Molly's Clothes. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1997.
12 p.: col. ill.; 12 cm. (Molly Bear Books; 2)
ISBN 1550374249

Molly's Toys. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1997.
12 p.: col. ill.; 12 cm. (Molly Bear Books; 3)
ISBN 1550374265

Passing Time [kit]. Written by Christine L'Heureux; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montreal: Éditions Chouette, 1988.
1 book: ill., 1 user's guide, 1 clock and 24 cards; in box, 19 x 38 x 4 cm.
ISBN 2980090921
(English edition of Le Temps [kit])

Le Petit Chaperon rouge. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert; translated by Marthe Faribault. Saint-Lambert, Québec: Héritage, 1996.
30 p.: col. ill.; 25 cm. (Héritage jeunesse)
ISBN 276258356X
ISBN 2762583810 (pbk.)
(French edition of Little Red Riding Hood)

The Real Princess. Written by Hans Christian Andersen; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Scarborough, Ont.: Nelson Canada, 1991.
16 p.: col. ill.; 21 cm. (Early Bird Collection)
ISBN 0176031324

Sleep Tight, Mrs. Ming. Written by Sharon Jennings; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1993.
24 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
ISBN 1550373226 (bound)
ISBN 1550373250 (pbk.)

Le Temps [kit]. Written by Christine L'Heureux; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montréal: Éditions Chouette, 1987.
1 book: ill., 1 user's guide, 1 clock and 24 cards; in box, 19 x 20 x 3 cm.
ISBN 2980090905

Le Train. Illustrated by Mireille Levert. Sillery, Québec: Ovale, 1984.
1 folded sheet: col. ill.; 15 x 85 cm. (Plimage)
ISBN 2891860381

The Train. Illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Lorimer, 1984.
1 folded sheet: col. ill.; 15 x 85 cm. (Little Big Books)
ISBN 0888627645 (English edition of Le Train)

When Jeremiah found Mrs. Ming. Written by Sharon Jennings; illustrated by Mireille Levert. Toronto: Annick Press, 1992.
24 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm.
ISBN 550372378 (bound)
ISBN 1550372343 (pbk.)

Winter Games [kit]. Written and illustrated by Mireille Levert. Montreal: Éditions Chouette, 1988.
1 book: col. ill., 1 user's guide, 1 game board, 18 cards, 4 markers and 1 die; in box, 19 x 38 x 4 cm.
ISBN 298009093X
(English edition of Jeux d'hiver [kit])