A selection of the world's greatest illustrators draw poems from their own childhood and culture.
This beautiful book is a collection of poetry from all around the world, illustrated by some of the finest picture book artists working today including Peter Si s, Children's Laureate Anthony Browne and Quentin Blake. Produced by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), this is a poignant and uplifting book to treasure, inspire and educate.
'Entirely engaging . . . Should fascinate any young audience . . . Thoroughly charming.'
A glorious, wonderful collection.
Stunning illustrations from around the world lie at the heart of this beautiful book. Each has been gifted by its creator as a contribution to support the work of the International Board of Books for the Young. To match the illustrations, each artist has chosen a poem making this also a thought-provoking anthology of poems of every kind and all moods. For readers of English, the most familiar illustrators are Quentin Blake, Anthony Browne and Peter Sis who has the distinction of being the winner of the 2012 Hans Andersen Medal for illustration.
Stunning illustrations from around the world lie at the heart of this beautiful book. Each has been gifted by its creator as a contribution to support the work of the International Board of Books for the Young. To match the illustrations, each artist has chosen a poem making this also a thought-provoking anthology of poems of every kind and all moods. For readers of English, the most familiar illustrators are Quentin Blake, Anthony Browne and Peter Si s who has the distinction of being the winner of the 2012 Hans Andersen Medal for illustration.
a gem of a book that will delight both adults and children.
a beautiful book of words and pictures
A glorious, wonderful collection.
'Entirely engaging . . . Should fascinate any young audience . . . Thoroughly charming.'