Name: A Child of Books By Sam Winston
SKU: 9781406386042
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A Child of Books Summary

A Child of Books by Sam Winston

Winner of the prestigious international Bologna Ragazzi Award for Fiction 2017

"A gorgeous homage to the power of the written word" Guardian

"A fresh and fascinating collaboration between two gifted masters" The New York Times

In this inspiring, lyrical tale about the rewards of reading and sharing stories, a little girl sails her raft "across a sea of words" to arrive at the house of a small boy. There she invites him to come away with her on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy's imagination. Now a lifetime of magic lies ahead of him... But who will be next?

A Child of Books Reviews

"This incredible book will seed a life-long love of reading." * The Sun *
"[...] highly original picture book." * The Bookseller, Children's Previews *
Combining elegant illustrations by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston's astonishing typographical landscapes , this is the perfect picture book for Christmas. * Toppsta, Book of the Month *
The beauty and power of children's books is the subject of A Child of Books, which reads as much as a poetic manifesto as it does a story. -- Celina Ribeirom * The Guardian *

About Sam Winston

Oliver Jeffers is an artist whose work ranges from figurative painting and installation to illustration. His picture books include Lost and Found, How to Catch a Star, This Moose Belongs to Me and The Day the Crayons Quit, all of which have been translated into over 30 languages worldwide. Oliver's talent has been recognized by several high-profile awards, including the Irish Book of the Year and the Blue Peter Book of the Year; as well as shortlists for the British Book of the Year, the Roald Dahl Prize and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Born in Australia, Oliver was brought up in Northern Ireland and now lives and works in New York. Find him online at oliverjeffers.com and on Twitter and Instagram as @OliverJeffers.

Sam Winston is a fine artist who exhibits internationally and whose books can be found in many special collections worldwide, including New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Getty Research Institute, the Tate Gallery London, and the V&A Museum. His work is also collected by the Library of Congress and commissioned by The New York Times. Sam lives and works in London. Find him online at samwinston.com and on Instagram as @samwinston_.

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Sku

GOR010271576

ISBN 13

9781406386042

ISBN 10

1406386049

Title

A Child of Books by Sam Winston

Author

Sam Winston

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Walker Books Ltd

Year published

2019-10-03

Number of pages

40

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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