His Apologies – Rudyard Kipling (1932), Illustrated by Cecil Aldin
This charming collection pairs Kipling’s beloved animal poetry—including the titular His Apologies, a dog’s humorous plea for forgiveness after mischief—with Cecil Aldin’s lively illustrations. Aldin’s signature watercolors capture the whimsy and warmth of Kipling’s verses, particularly in depictions of canine antics and rural English life. Published posthumously (Kipling died in 1936), the volume showcases the author’s lesser-known but equally poignant animal-themed works alongside classics like The Power of the Dog.
If You Admire This Pairing:
- The Jungle Book (Kipling, 1894) – Illustrated by Aldin’s contemporary, W.H. Drake.
- Dog Stories (James Thurber, 1955) – Similar humor with minimalist drawings.
- Lad: A Dog (Albert Payson Terhune, 1919) – Aldin also illustrated this classic.
