Why are the ANIMORPHS morphing in regular clothes on the covers?
Although having the characters morph with shoes and loose clothing is inaccurate to the books, Scholastic and artist David B. Mattingly preferred depicting the characters in realistic everyday clothing, rather than “morphing outfits.” It makes the images more interesting, since the best part of the morphs artistically is when there is a complex blend of colors and fabric folds. For more Q&A about the book artist and his covers, visit the David B. Mattingly Q&A and Bio sections in the Books area of the ANIMORPHS Web site.
