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Magnificent Creatures
Both informative and visually stunning, this beautiful introduction to the animal world will sit alongside the best of Faber’s heritage publishing as well as other masterpieces of illustration such as William Grill’s Shackleton.
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Anna Wright’s stunning introduction to non-fiction and the natural world is enlivened by her gorgeously sophisticated and fun art style which mixes pen and ink, watercolour and fabric collage. Find out what ‘pronking’ is and how one jellyfish can become two in the humourous descriptions. Both educational and beautiful Anna’s unique picture book shows the character of these animals beyond their familiar forms.
Children (and adults) who like unusual illustration styles will be entranced by these creatively depicted creatures.
‘a picture book that should have a wide appeal, from young animal loving children to adults and art and design students’
Unique collection of natural science facts. A dozen enchanting images.
Beautifully rendered . . . these inviting views and quick introductions could be nice for shared reading by adults and children . . . Use it to stimulate thinking, discussion, and even art appreciation.
A worthwhile purchase, and children interested in animals and how they move will be drawn in.
A gorgeous nonfiction picture book.
Anna Wright is an artist and illustrator. Her rural upbringing, in Dumfriesshire, southwest Scotland, introduced her to flora and fauna, which alongside her love of interiors, fabrics and wallpaper have shaped her work. Since exploring these influences at Edinburgh College of Art, Anna has grown her trademark style of colour and humour, from her studios in London and Edinburgh.
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