A Journey into a World Built by Words
Recommendations: - A Child of Books is a beautifully illustrated and poetic picture book that will captivate readers of all ages. The unique combination of Oliver Jeffers' elegant images and Sam Winston's typographical landscapes creates a visual feast that brings the power of reading and imagination to life. Get ready to embark on a journey through forests of fairy tales and mountains of make-believe, unlocking the magic within. Highly recommended for those who want to explore the rewards of reading and sharing stories.
ISBN: 9780763690779
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Date of Publication: 2016-09-06
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 6979 readers)
Description
I am a child of books. I come from a world of stories.A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy. She invites him to go away with her on an adventure into the world of stories... where, with only a little imaginaton, anything at all can happen. Irresistibly engaging characters by Oliver Jeffers set sail and chart their way through Sam Winston's fascinating typographical landscapes in this extraordinary ode to the power and promises of storytelling. Forty treasured children's classics and lullabies are featured in the pictures, providing endless opportunities for discovery, memories and sharing. Woven together by a simple story line, the one-of-a-kind illustrations in a A Child of Books provide an unforgettable reading experience that will inspire and encourage readers of all ages to explore, question, and imagine timeless stories of their own.
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Book Condition Guide
Books in Like New Condition
This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Very Good Condition
This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Good Condition
We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
Books in Well Read Condition
This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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A Journey into a World Built by Words
Recommendations: - A Child of Books is a beautifully illustrated and poetic picture book that will captivate readers of all ages. The unique combination of Oliver Jeffers' elegant images and Sam Winston's typographical landscapes creates a visual feast that brings the power of reading and imagination to life. Get ready to embark on a journey through forests of fairy tales and mountains of make-believe, unlocking the magic within. Highly recommended for those who want to explore the rewards of reading and sharing stories.
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