I've admired so many of these artists over the years. Laurels' art is wonderful in every ACTA, and I just recently found the Wizard of Awz and the illustrations are tremendous. But last February, I did the Legend of Lady White Snake. I hadn't seen some of the others, but they are in the same category of quality. Shibori's illustrations were amazing, so I must vote (IF we get only one choice) for # 8, Shibori Murasaka.