A Child of Books

Author(s): Sam Winston, Oliver Jeffers

Hard Cover Picture Story Book

New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create, to question, to explore, and to imagine.


 


A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy and calling him away on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy's imagination. Now a lifetime of magic and adventure lies ahead of him . . . but who will be next? Combining elegant images by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston's typographical landscapes shaped from excerpts of children's classics and lullabies, A Child of Books is a stunning prose poem on the rewards of reading and sharing stories--an immersive and unforgettable reading experience that readers will want to pass on to others.

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Review: If you haven't guessed already, I love, love, absolutely love this book. Read it and ponder on what the power of the story does for you. * Creative Kids Tales *
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 *
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 an 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 VA 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.

General Fields

  • : 9781406358315
  • : Walker Books Australia
  • : Walker Books
  • : 0.52
  • : 31 August 2016
  • : 260mm X 250mm
  • : 01 September 2016
  • : 22 July 2023
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Sam Winston, Oliver Jeffers
  • : Hardback
  • : Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston
  • : en
  • : [E]