Pets And Their Famous Humans /anglais - Couverture rigide

Gallo, Ana

 
9783791374253: Pets And Their Famous Humans /anglais
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 3791374257 ISBN 13 : 9783791374253
Editeur : Prestel, 2020

Synopsis

In this charmingly illustrated collection of pet-related stories children will find out about some of history's most important scientists, artists, writers, and musicians and their beloved animals. Did you know that Mozart's pet starling was the inspiration for his Piano Concerto No. 17? Or that writer Dorothy Parker loved animals so much she let a pair of alligators swim in her bathtub? These are just a couple of the stories in this delightful and surprising collection that profiles the strong bond between humans and their pets. Some of these stories are touching: Frida Kahlo memorialized her pet deer Granizo in her painting The Wounded Deer. Some are a little quirky: Albert Einstein, convinced that his parrot, Bibo, was sad, told bad jokes to cheer the bird up. Each of these wonderfully entertaining stories is made even more appealing by Katherine Quinn's captivating illustrations. Rich in detail and reminiscent of folk art, they capture the humor and poignancy of these fascinating pairings. Together these stories and illustrations will create lasting impressions that will help young readers identify historic figures and spark joy in friendships with the animals in their own lives.

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À propos de l'auteur

ANA GALLO is the author of numerous books for children and adults. She lives in Spain. KATHERINE QUINN is an illustrator living in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. She works in both traditional and digital illustration, and uses a variety of vintage paper including old envelopes and book pages.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

In this charmingly illustrated collection of pet-related stories children will find out about some of history's most important scientists, artists, writers, and musicians and their beloved animals. Did you know that Mozart's pet starling was the inspiration for his Piano Concerto No. 17? Or that writer Dorothy Parker loved animals so much she let a pair of alligators swim in her bathtub? These are just a couple of the stories in this delightful and surprising collection that profiles the strong bond between humans and their pets. Some of these stories are touching: Frida Kahlo memorialized her pet deer Granizo in her painting The Wounded Deer. Some are a little quirky: Albert Einstein, convinced that his parrot, Bibo, was sad, told bad jokes to cheer the bird up. Each of these wonderfully entertaining stories is made even more appealing by Katherine Quinn's captivating illustrations. Rich in detail and reminiscent of folk art, they capture the humor and poignancy of these fascinating pairings. Together these stories and illustrations will create lasting impressions that will help young readers identify historic figures and spark joy in friendships with the animals in their own lives.

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Éditeur
Prestel
Date d'édition
2020
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3791374257
ISBN 13 
9783791374253
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
48
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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