A Child of Books by Sam Winston
A beautiful, poignant and timely manifesto for the myriad rewards of reading and sharing the enjoyment of stories.It’s a work of art to savour, share, and re-read many times. * Bookrapt *
A Child of Books is a beautiful celebration of the magic and worlds harnessed by books. * Striking Keys *
The sparse verbal text comes alive with Jeffers’ clever work, integrating many well-known and loved stories. The visual elements executed are original and exceptional. The book as a whole package is one of loveliness. * Reading Time *
How sweet too, a story about sharing in the magic of reading. It served to remind me of how lucky I am, how lucky my kids are, to be surrounded by beautiful literature. * The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse *
Christmas Gift Guide mention * The Australian Women's Weekly *
50 Best Books for Kids 2016 * NZ Listener *
This is the greatest gift you can give any book lover, of any age. * Booktopia *
From the endpapers listing classics to the typographical illustrations and simple, evocative text, it’s a masterpiece. Highly recommended. * Pinerolo Newsletter *
It’s difficult to express how truly lovely this book is. There is nothing else like it on the market. It is a beautiful, timeless treasure that I thoroughly recommend to readers of all ages. * Buzzwords *
A Child of Books is quite possibly my favourite picture book… ever. I cannot encourage you enough to find a copy, sit in a quiet corner and enjoy what I think is something very, very special. * The Book Kat *
Completely captivating. * Tots to Teens *
This will be a treat for anyone who reads it, the text and illustrations are beacons, leading to hours of contemplation and discussion. * Read Plus *
Anyone who revels in the elusive magic of words, the sublime art of storytelling and books in general, will find this beautifully inspiring picture book an utter delight. * Magpies Magazine *
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 www.oliverjeffers.com and on Twitter 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 www.samwinston.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781406358315 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406358312 |
| Title | A Child of Books |
| Author | Sam Winston |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Winner of BolognaRagazzi Award 2017 (Italy), Winner of Parents’ Choice Award 2016 (United States), Short-listed for Bishop’s Stortford College Picture Book Award 2016 (UK), Short-listed for The Irish Book Awards 2016 (Ireland) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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