Phileas's Fortune by Docampo Valeria
How can Phileas express himself to Cybele when he doesn't have the right words to say? How can he tell her how he feels when he doesn't have enough money to buy the words? This book reveals the power of language and self-expression.
Nautilus Gold Award Winner, Children's Illustrated
"The exquisite and evocative sepia-tone paintings, highlighted with bold, vibrant reds, beautifully illustrate the poetic text and breathe life into the charactersDemonstrating that what we say is not nearly as important as how we say it, this [book] provides a wonderful springboard for discussing the power of words and the importance of honesty and sincerity. It will be a welcome addition to picture-book collections and useful to teachers engaged in values education."—School Library Journal
"In this lovely tale, the power of sincerity and love invest even simple words with tenderness."—ForeWord Reviews
"The text is very lyrical, and holds a very simple but powerful message for children 4-8 years of age about what is important in life. This is another book I would add to my book shelf, because no matter the age of the child, it’s meaning will grow in value and in significance. Children will enjoy Docampo’s illustrations, which are bold and in shades of brown and red, which add tremendously to the book’s appeal and message."—Children's Books Heal
"This book is sweet and loving. The illustrations are amazing and contribute to the powerful message about self-expression."—Read Schmead
"The exquisite and evocative sepia-tone paintings, highlighted with bold, vibrant reds, beautifully illustrate the poetic text and breathe life into the charactersDemonstrating that what we say is not nearly as important as how we say it, this [book] provides a wonderful springboard for discussing the power of words and the importance of honesty and sincerity. It will be a welcome addition to picture-book collections and useful to teachers engaged in values education."—School Library Journal
"In this lovely tale, the power of sincerity and love invest even simple words with tenderness."—ForeWord Reviews
"The text is very lyrical, and holds a very simple but powerful message for children 4-8 years of age about what is important in life. This is another book I would add to my book shelf, because no matter the age of the child, it’s meaning will grow in value and in significance. Children will enjoy Docampo’s illustrations, which are bold and in shades of brown and red, which add tremendously to the book’s appeal and message."—Children's Books Heal
"This book is sweet and loving. The illustrations are amazing and contribute to the powerful message about self-expression."—Read Schmead
Agn amp egrave s de Lestrade loves to write stories. She has published more than 2 books. Her book Mes yeux menthe amp agrave l'eau was a finalist for the 2 8 Tam-Tam Award. Follow her on Facebook: agnes.delestrade.
Valeria Docampo's inspiration for her art is rooted in everyday life: the eyes of a dog, the shape of a tree, the sound of rainfall, and the aromas of breakfast. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she studied fine arts and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires. She has illustrated several books for children, including Cinderstella and Phileas's Fortune. Visit www.valeriadocampo.com and follow on Facebook: ValeriaDocampoOfficial
Valeria Docampo's inspiration for her art is rooted in everyday life: the eyes of a dog, the shape of a tree, the sound of rainfall, and the aromas of breakfast. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she studied fine arts and graphic design at the University of Buenos Aires. She has illustrated several books for children, including Cinderstella and Phileas's Fortune. Visit www.valeriadocampo.com and follow on Facebook: ValeriaDocampoOfficial
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781433807909 |
| ISBN 10 | 1433807904 |
| Title | Phileas's Fortune |
| Author | Agnès De Lestrade |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association |
| Year published | 2010-04-15 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of Nautilus Award (Children's Illustration) 2012 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |