Drove of Bullocks by Patrickgeorge
A litter of kittens, a colony of ants, a pride of lions: these are some of the animal group names we have grown up with. But have you heard of a parcel of hogs, a kaleidoscope of butterflies or a business of ferrets? Then turn the pages of this book to discover an illustrated collection of lesser-known and sometimes more fanciful ones...
A Filth of Starlings and A Drove of Bullocks are compilations of animal group names, brilliantly exploited by PatrickGeorgeIf you think that these are too sophisticated for a child of 6+, think again. From a parliament of owls, whose eyes are made up of two Big Ben clock faces, to a pod of dolphins (listening to iPods), a school of whales (a schoolmasterly face with a whales tail forming moustache and tie), these are stylish, witty visual puns. They are books to read and explain, but the elegance with which each picture is drawn would work on T-shirts or calendars. --The Times There is a wonderful, uninhibited, colourful approach to these compilations of collective nouns. Full of charm and wit, the lively pictures are fun for all the family and immensely stimulating for young artists. The text is informative and accessible - some of the group names are very well known, but I'm certain you will enjoy the more fanciful ones. Challenge your Christmas Party guests to identify the illustrations! - Carousel magazine
Patrick George's illustrations are concept-driven, focusing on the simplicity of an idea and its implementation. He aspires to give familiar issues a fresh perspective. Patrick Scott publishes his own original line of children's books with his wife and collaborator Ann Scott, which has been translated into 17 languages. The Kate Greenaway Medal for art and the coveted German Youth Literary Prize were both nominated for Animal Rescue. Planet Rescue, his most recent book, was launched in 2019 following a successful crowdfunding campaign. ESPN, L'Express, GQ, and The Guardian are among his clientele.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780956255808 |
| ISBN 10 | 0956255809 |
| Title | Drove of Bullocks |
| Author | Patrickgeorge |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | PatrickGeorge |
| Year published | 2009-05-11 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |