A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Collective Nouns
A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Collective Nouns
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Focusing on the theme of collective nouns for animals, this title includes a charm of goldfinches, an ascension of larks, a school of dolphins, a cloud of bats, a murder of crows. Illustrated with watercolours, it is a suitable gift for nature and art lovers.
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A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Collective Nouns by Matt Sewell
A charm of goldfinches, an ascension of larks, a school of dolphins, a cloud of bats, a murder of crows. All these and more are portrayed in this enchanting new book by much loved artist Matt Sewell, playing on the theme of collective nouns for animals. Illustrated with Matt’s inimitable watercolours, and imbued with a love of his subjects that will resonate with people everywhere and of all ages, this book is a great gift for nature and art lovers. Accompanying each illustration is a playful, quirky description of each groups' personality that readers cannot help but smile at. Sewell's unique witty take on the subject, and delicately vivid illustrations make for a lovely addition to his collection of pocketable books.
Artist and illustrator Matt Sewell has been described as the Banksy of the bird world. He has illustrated for the Guardian and Barbour, amongst many others, and exhibited in London, Manchester, New York, Tokyo and Paris. Matt is an avid ornithologist and regular contributor to the Caught by The River website. He lives in Shrewsbury with his partner and two children.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781785033889 |
| ISBN 10 | 1785033883 |
| Title | A Charm of Goldfinches and Other Collective Nouns |
| Author | Matt Sewell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2016-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |