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A selection of titles to accompany the Magic Pencil
exhibition -
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£14.95
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Magic Pencil: Children's Book
Illustration Today
Selected by Quentin Blake
Magic Pencil is a lively guide to the work of 13 of the top children's
book illustrators working in the UK today. Each chapter contains a
commentary by the illustrator introducing their work, and background
to the medium and style they have chosen to adopt. Joanna Carey contributes
an illustrated essay that examines the history of children's book
illustrations.
"Bursting with proper pictures by people who can actually draw,
who understand colour and who can convey narrative and emotion."
Daily Mail
112 pages, 280x210mm, hardback
ISBN 0712347704
The British Library/The British Council |
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£4.99
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The Green Ship
Quentin Blake
While on holiday, a brother and sister climb over their aunt's garden
wall and, after battling through the dense undergrowth they, discover
a land of unlimited possibilities. In the middle of uncharted territory
is a ship made entirely of trees. Next they discover the shipowner,
the eccentric Miss Tredegar, and her sidekick Bosun. Together they
cast off and enjoy a summer of adventure on the high seas!
32 pages, 289x246mm, paperback
ISBN 0099253321
Red Fox
Age 8+
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£4.99
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Susan Laughs
Jeanne Willis and Tony
Ross
Susan laughs, she sings, she rides, she swings. She gets angry,
she gets sad, she is good and she is bad. In fact, Susan is no different
from any other child. It is not until we turn the last page that
the reader realises that Susan is in a wheelchair: a revelation
that will open the issue up for discussion between parent and child.
32 pages, 235x215mm, paperback
ISBN 0099407566
Red Fox
Age 2-5
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£4.99
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Fred
Posy Simmonds
Fred was an adored cat who slept all day - on the ironing board,
on the washing, on the top of the fridge, on cars, dustbins, walls,
and especially on beds. Only after his death do Sophie and Nick
discover that, by night, he was the Elvis of the cat-world, Famous
Fred, the most famous cat in the world, with hordes of devoted fans.
32 pages, 247x213mm, paperback
ISBN 0099264129
Red Fox
Age 5-7
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£4.99
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My Uncle is a Hunkle says Clarice Bean
Lauren Child
Clarice Bean returns back in a second riotous family saga. When
Mum and Dad have to go away on important business, there's nothing
for it but to ask Uncle Ted to babysit. Chaos reigns as the guinea-pig
escapes, Grandad disappears and Minal Cricket gets his head stuck
in the railings. Clarice Bean has a charm that makes her view on
life irresistible.
32 pages 275x250mm, paperback
ISBN 1841216240
Orchard
Age 5-8
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£5.99
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Aldo
John Burningham
John Burningham brings us this poetic tale about a special friendship
between a lonely girl and her secret friend Aldo. Author-illustrator
John Burningham once again proves that he is one of the most talented
of children's books at work today.
32 pages, 278x235mm, paperback
ISBN 0099185016
Red Fox
Age 2-5
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£5.99
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The Sea-Thing Child
Russell Hoban, Patrick
Benson
On a black and stormy night the sea-thing child is flung up on the
beach, a little draggled heap of scales and feathers. Although he's
made for diving deep and flying high, his courage is not yet full-grown
and he's afraid of the wild waves and the storm skies. After talking
to a crab, an eel and an albatross, the sea-thing child finally
finds his star, his courage and his ocean self.
40 pages, 215x260mm, paperback
ISBN 0744578264
Walker Books
Age 5+
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Please note: this is a only
a selection. Visitors to the shop can choose from a wide range of titles
by these and other children's authors, as well as cards, pencils, T-shirts
and other gifts suitable for Christmas.
To place an order (post-free in the UK), contact
us at the address below.
The British Library Bookshop
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7735
Fax. +44 (0)20 7412 7172
Email: bl-bookshop@bl.uk
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