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World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters.
Robert Ingpen es un distinguido artista australiano cuya producción creativa se extiende más allá de la literatura infantil. Sus ilustraciones y escritos exploran una diversa gama de temas, desde la historia y la conservación del medio ambiente hasta la salud. El estilo distintivo de Ingpen es evidente en su habilidad para dar vida a obras clásicas, a menudo anclando a los personajes en contextos contemporáneos. Su influencia artística también es visible en su trabajo de diseño gráfico, que incluye el diseño de sellos postales e instalaciones de arte público.






World-renowned illustrator Robert Ingpen begins his magical journey through the world of classic children's stories with a mural he worked on for years, inspired by the great storybook characters.
Suitable for younger learners Word count 6,510
Литературно-художественное издание для среднего школьного возраста
Alice lives an ordinary life, until the day she follows the White Rabbit down, down, down a rabbit hole. She suddenly finds herself in an enchanted world, surrounded by zany creatures like the Mad Hatter, the Duchess, and the Cheshire Cat. Alice is delighted to find that nothing in Wonderland is the least bit ordinary.
Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer sigue siendo, a pesar del tiempo transcurrido desde su publicación en 1876, una de las lecturas más divertidas y entretenidas para el público juvenil. Este libro ofrece al lector una adaptación del texto de Mark Twain en español y en inglés, para que disfrute del gran clásico mientras practica la lectura en los dos idiomas. The classic adventures of Tom Sawyer remain one of the funniest and most entertaining books for young audiences since their publication in 1876. Children can enjoy this adaptation of Mark Twain's text in Spanish and English and practice reading in both languages.
During one of his several adventurous voyages in the 1600s, an Englishman becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck and lives for nearly thirty years on a deserted island. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
This classic holiday book brings the lyrics of the traditional Christian Christmas song to life, and makes a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for children of all ages—and the young at heart! The origin story of a beloved Yuletide hymn Complete with the song lyrics, this lushly illustrated and beautifully told story explains how the popular Christmas carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” was written and put to music. An embodiment of peace, love, and the spirit of Christmas itself, this picture book is the perfect resource for anyone who has wondered where this heartwarming song originated.
In this remarkable and beautiful anthology featuring the likes of Maurice Sendak, Robert Sabuda, Rosemary Wells, and Eric Carle, twenty-three of the most honored and beloved artists in children’s literature talk informally to children—sharing secrets about their art and how they began their adventures into illustration. Fold-out pages featuring photographs of their early work, their studios and materials, as well as sketches and finished art create an exuberant feast for the eye that will attract both children and adults. Self-portraits of each illustrator crown this important anthology that celebrates the artists and the art of the picture book. An event book for the ages. Proceeds from the book will benefit the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA.
The story of the escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside, complete with many scholarly extras.
From the moment a little naked cub wanders into the lair of Father Wolf and Mother Wolf to the moment when the master of the jungle returns to his own people, Mowgli's adventures comprise a fable of human life. Along with these stories are other animal tales.
Le saviez-vous ? Chaque nuit, le Berger des Rêves veille sur notre sommeil et empêche les dragons, les sorcières et autres créatures étranges de transformer nos rêves en cauchemars. Pour l'aider à les ramener jusqu'au Grand Arbre des Songes où ils vivent, la sœur du Berger concocte des potions magiques au fond d'un lieu secret et chaque soir, un lutin l'accompagne dans son étrange tournée... Suivons-le ce soir dans ce fabuleux voyage au pays des rêves !
Fifteen men on a dead mans chest, ho, ho, ho! This refrain will be your introduction to the pirate world of young Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver.
de wereld van bezweringen, rituelen en magische krachten
Met veel illustraties in kleur. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.
a showcase of artists' editions, limited editions and custom guitars
Spine of book stamped in gold. 2004, hardcover edition, Konecky & Konecky, Old Saybrook, CT. Lovely pictorial endpapers. Massive, extra-large, oversize hardcover title, 144 pages. Printed on the finest coated stock. Here is a tribute to some of the finest, most desirable guitars anywhere, made by the Martin Guitar Company, the oldest surviving makers of guitars in the world. The company began in 1833 and is still family owned. Here is the Martin story, with incredible pictorials and stories of how certain individual instruments were created for certain artists. Fabulous title; amazing color; a wild, incredible book indeed.
Der gute, aber hässliche Zwerg Pico gewinnt durch seine Dichtkunst die Liebe der Kristallmännchen. Kann der habgierige Stinktroll ebenso überzeugen? Ab 5.
Aloof and Arnica tell their tale of an epic journey from the shores of Peru to a new land at the world's edge, where the sun goes down. So small are they and their other three companions that instead of sailing in a boat they set out in an earthenware pot called a poppykettle. Along the way they encounter mystery, danger, hazards, nature, and the dreadful knowledge that the poppykettle will carry only three of them to the Unchosen Land.
This volume profiles military men whose insight, skill, & daring have altered the course of world events, from Alexander the Great to Dwight D. Eisenhower. A profile of 20 important military men & how their accomplishments changed the course of history. Covers political and military milestones, high points in scientific and technological discoveries, and cultural and philosophical landmarks.
Presents major statesmen from 250 BC to modern times.
One of four titles in the TURNING POINTS IN HISTORY series, illustrated in colour throughout by Robert Ingpen.
Eighty Turning Points in History
Rome beseiged by barbarians, the signing of the Magna Carta, the devastation of the Black Death, the rise of Christianity, the collapse of the Berlin Wall--the history of the world has been shaped by many critical events. In this powerful view of history, 80 of these moments are reconstructed. 200 full-color illustrations.
New edition of the award-winning author's adventure story about a lighthouse keeper and a young girl who are united in an attempt to save a threatened lighthouse. First published in 1976.
Was geht in einem Teddybären vor, der alleingelasen und vergessen nachts im Garten sitzt?
Tours some of the world's most interesting places, from the ziggurats of the Middle East to the mystifying lines at Nasca, Peru
Worüber sprechen Teddybären, wenn sie unter sich sind? Wie leben sie, wenn ihre Besitzer erwachsen sind? Und was geschieht, wenn ihr Brummen verbraucht ist? Dieses herrliche und amüsante Bilderbuch deckt die Gedankenwelt von Brummel und Teddy auf - zwei Teddybären, die alle Herzen im Sturm erobern werden. Ein Kassiker für die großen und kleinen Teddybären-Freunde auf dieser Welt!
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
When the death of a relative, a friend, or a pet happens or is about to happen . . . how can we help a child to understand? Lifetimes is a moving book for children of all ages, even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive, caring, beautiful way. Lifetimes tells us about beginnings. And about endings. And about living in between. With large, wonderful illustrations, it tells about plants. About animals. About people. It tells that dying is as much a part of living as being born. It helps us to remember. It helps us to understand. Lifetimes . . . a very special, very important book for you and your child. The book that explains—beautifully—that all living things have their own special Lifetimes.
Beautifully illustrated survey of Australian Gnomes & from where they originated. Ingpen is a recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.