Name: The Lost House By B. B. Cronin
SKU: 9781101999219
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The Lost House Summary

The Lost House by B. B. Cronin

A brother and sister want to go to the playground with their grandfather, but they can't leave until they find his socks...and his shoes...and his glasses...will they ever get out of Grandad's hodgepodge house? This treasure trove of a book by a brilliant debut author-illustrator prompts very young readers to search and find the missing object on each spread packed with Grandad's bric-a-brac.

The Lost House Reviews

An eye-popping take on I Spy.-O, the Oprah Magazine

This dazzling and delightful 'seek and find' book harkens to Maira Kalman's Max series with its whimsical drawings and unpredictable color combinations. The Lost House could be an adventurous spread from an architecture magazine.-The New York Times

Filled with delightful drawings that are visually engaging and inspiring, this bedtime treat...will be a pleasure to read night after night for both kids and adults.-Real Simple

[A] stylish puzzler [and] superior seek-and-find for all ages.-The Wall Street Journal

The Lost House is packed with vivid illustrations and enchanting experience for old and young together.-Goodhousekeeping.com

Kids will spend more time giggling over all the quirky stuff Grandpa's house is filled with in this search-and-find book than looking for the things they're supposed to spot.-Redbook

Clever, irresistible, [and] visually engaging.-Kirkus Reviews

Cronin's silkscreenlike images are elegant as can be, resulting in a rich and suggestive excursion into a quietly unconventional world.-Publishers Weekly

An artistic and creative seek-and-find book that makes for a fun interactive addition to most collections.-School Library Journal

A visual marvel...[it recalls] picture-book classics from the early twentieth century, but the neon palette and whimsical humor place it solidly in the modern era.-Booklist

About B. B. Cronin

B. B. Cronin is an award-winning illustrator originally from Dublin, Ireland. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and on the covers of PenguinClassics, among many other publications. He was honored by a one-person show at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin in 1998. He lives and works in Brooklyn, New York with the illustrator Juliette Borda and their two children, Henry and Esme. He divides his time between his kitchen, living room and his studio.

Visit him on Facebook or at BrianCronin.com.

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Sku

GOR008978986

ISBN 13

9781101999219

ISBN 10

1101999217

Title

The Lost House by B. B. Cronin

Author

B. B. Cronin

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Viking Books for Young Readers

Year published

20160927

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

The Lost House B. B. Cronin

The Lost House by B. B. Cronin

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The Lost House Summary

The Lost House by B. B. Cronin

The Lost House Reviews

About B. B. Cronin

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