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ISBN 10 : 1846862302 ISBN 13 : 9781846862304

Editeur : Barefoot Books, 2008

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

'The Faery's Gift, by Tanya Robyn Batt is a wonderful story, gorgeously illustrated in glowing pastels by Nicoletta Ceccoli. Based on an Irish folk tale, it's about a poor woodcutter who rescues a faery and is granted a single wish - buy should he use it to grant his wife the baby she longs for, his old mother the sight she has lost or his father the gold that will enable them to live a more comfortable life? It's a thought provoking and intriguing conundrum with a satisfying conclusion that children aged four to seven will thoroughly enjoy' - Sainsbury's Magazine --Sainsbury's Magazine. 'A wish! The woodcutter's heart gave a leap. He could wish for anything that he wanted.' But listening to his family's needs the gift soon becomes a burden. An enchanting and magical tale that contains beautiful and inspiring illustrations' - Family Interest Magazine --Family Interest Magazine. 'The clean, unflowery language supports the swift yet unhurried pace of the tale, making it an easy choice for reading or telling aloud. Ceccoli's airy acrylic and oil pastel illustrations suit the out-of-time setting of the tale. The cool greens of the forest and blues of the night sky are warmed by a sunset glow that suffuses most of the pages' - Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books --Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

'A wish! The woodcutter's heart gave a leap. He could wish for anything that he wanted.' But listening to his family's needs the gift soon becomes a burden. An enchanting and magical tale that contains beautiful and inspiring illustrations' - Family Interest Magazine --Family Interest Magazine

'The clean, unflowery language supports the swift yet unhurried pace of the tale, making it an easy choice for reading or telling aloud. Ceccoli's airy acrylic and oil pastel illustrations suit the out-of-time setting of the tale. The cool greens of the forest and blues of the night sky are warmed by a sunset glow that suffuses most of the pages' - Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books --Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books

Biographie de l'auteur

Tanya Batt, is a self-confessed story-o-phile and frock-o-holic. Traveling the world as a storyteller, arts educator and writer she visits places both on and off maps. Her work is characterized by lively interaction and her use of music, movement and sumptuous frocks. She says, 'stories are her habit.' Tanya is based on the enchanted island of Waiheke Island, Aotearoa, New Zealand, where she is the director of the Once Upon an Island Storytelling Festival and Center. Nicoletta Ceccoli was born and still lives in San Marino, Italy, with her family and two pet hens. Since studying at the State Institute of Art in Urbino, she has illustrated a number of children's titles for prominent Italian publishers. Selected three times for exhibition at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Nicoletta was awarded the prestigious Andersen Prize in 2000, honouring her as the best children's book illustrator in Italy. Niamh Cusack is a highly successful actress who has played major title roles with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Juliet in Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet and Desdemona in Othello, directed by Michael Bogdanov. Niamh has also appeared regularly on television and in films. He narrates the Story CD for Barefoot's new re-releases, Tales from Celtic Lands and The Faery's Gift.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Barefoot Books
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846862302
• ISBN 13: 9781846862304
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Ceccoli Nicoletta
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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