"FROG BELLY . . . plants the idea that with some strategy, good communication and goodwill, you can grow wonderful things." —PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
"Frog Belly Rat Bone,
one, two, three . . .
the specks in the earth
are protected by me.
You must be patient and
then you will see. . . ."
Once upon a time, in a dull, gray endless place called Cementland,
there lived a very special boy who wished to find a treasure. After much searching among piles of greasy toaster ovens and wet smelly socks, he
spies a box filled with specks and a wrinkled note that says, "Put these
wondrous riches in the earth and enjoy." Horrified to learn that thieves
are after his treasure, the boy scrounges the junkyard and conjures a creature to stand guard - a scarecrowlike gardener with crooked bony arms, a giant belly, a jaunty crown, and preternatural wisdom: Frog Belly Rat Bone, king and protector of the specks.
With subtle, delicate tones, fantastical figures, and bursts of glowing color, the surreal artwork and hand-lettered text of Tim Ering’s picture book debut exude all the whimsy of an inspired imagination - and the wonders of a natural world that awaits discovery, even in Cementland.
Included with each book: a whimsical full-color bookmark offering a
behind-the-scenes glimpse at the artist, his technique - and his inspiration!
Timothy Basil Ering says that THE STORY OF FROG BELLY RAT BONE was inspired by a visit to Descanso Gardens, a botanical garden in Pasadena, California, where there is a private garden for urban Los Angeles schoolchildren. "For as long as I can remember, I have loved to mix up words and phrases into silly little combinations that would make me laugh," he explains. "I’d make up songs while meandering down the outer beach of Cape Cod to favorite fishing spots, and ‘Frog Belly Rat Bone’ was always a favorite string of nouns. Then one day in Pasadena, I sat at a tiny picnic table in the children’s garden and began to sketch the garden’s scarecrow. I knew at that moment that Frog Belly Rat Bone had found a home." Timothy Basil Ering’s artwork has appeared in books, magazines, theater sets, private murals, and fine art galleries. A resident of Somerville, Massachusetts, he is enamored of the sea and has a passion for nature and the outdoors. This is his first picture book with Candlewick Press.
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Vendeur : More Than Words, Waltham, MA, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). . . All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. N° de réf. du vendeur WAL-P-2a-01701
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Vendeur : Gulf Coast Books, Memphis, TN, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Fair. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). N° de réf. du vendeur 0763613827-4-31305679
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Vendeur : HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. N° de réf. du vendeur S_398439363
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Vendeur : Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. N° de réf. du vendeur 19-0763613827-G
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Vendeur : Seattle Goodwill, Seattle, WA, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : Good. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!. N° de réf. du vendeur 0KVOV900C0C9_ns
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. N° de réf. du vendeur G0763613827I3N00
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.3. N° de réf. du vendeur G0763613827I4N01
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Vendeur : Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, Etats-Unis
Etat : Good. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. N° de réf. du vendeur 0763613827-R
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Vendeur : Unique Books For You, Aurora, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Ering, Timothy Basil (illustrateur). Minor shelf/edge wear,binding tight,still in very good shape.Text clean & unmarked. N° de réf. du vendeur 39675-120713075
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Vendeur : ARD Books, Cleveland, OH, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : NoNE. ERING TIMOTHY BASIL (illustrateur). FIRST PRINTING. SOLID CLEAN BRIGHT AND UNMARKED FULL NUMBER LINE EXCELLENT TEXTBLOCK THE STORY OF A BOY FROM CEMENTLAND WHO WISHED TO FIND A TREASURE SLIGHT SEPARTION OF THE COVER FROM THE BOOK ALONG THE FOREDGE OTHERWISE A VERY NICE COPY. N° de réf. du vendeur 008095
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