Jack and the Beanstalk - Couverture souple

Richard Walker

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1905236425 ISBN 13 : 9781905236428

Editeur : BAREFOOT BOOKS, 2006

Synopsis

Find out what happens to Jack when he visits the giant's castle in this gleeful version of the classic children's story. Jack's adventure in the Land above the Clouds comes to life through Niamh Sharkey's lively pictures, and storytelling that fills the reader with expectation. Large type, bold images and classic fairy tale theme make this story perfect material for schools and nurseries.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Richard Walker was a professional storyteller who told his tales at a variety of venues from folk festivals, schools and theatres to private homes. He was also a freelance broadcaster and editor of Fact and Fiction, the storyteller's magazine. Award-winning Irish illustrator Niamh Sharkey works in oils on a gessoed textured background to create the richness in colour that has quickly established her as a world class illustrator. Niamh has illustratrated several best-selling Barefoot Books including Tales of Wisdom and Wonder (1998), The Gigantic Turnip (1998), Jack and the Beanstalk (1999) and Tales from Old Ireland (2000). In 1999, Niamh received the Books for Children Mother Goose Award for best new illustrator, as well as the Bisto Award, the Irish award for best illustrator. Niamh lives and works in Dublin, Ireland; she has three children.

Revue de presse

'Niamh Sharkey's Jack and the Beanstalk is both spectacular and eccentric, and its real originality is matched by Richard Walker's refreshing text.' --The Sunday Times

'Not only is this a fresh retelling of the traditional tale that is fun to read aloud, Niamh Sharkey's illustrations are a real treat. Whimsical and stylised, her characters are full of life and humour, while her palette of smudgy, earthy colours are pleasing to the eye and add depth and atmosphere to the storytelling. Jack is portrayed as a good-hearted opportunist who deserves his reward for his quick thinking. This is an ideal book for sharing or for young readers to enjoy for themselves.' --Nursery Education

'An old story told in a refreshingly new way. I love Sharkey's illustrations.' --Mail on Sunday

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: BAREFOOT BOOKS
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1905236425
• ISBN 13: 9781905236428
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 40
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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