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How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird by Prevert, Jacques
by Prevert, Jacques | HC | Good
US $4.88
ApproximatelyEUR 4.38
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“Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ”... Read moreAbout condition
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 9781596432154
- Book Title
- How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird
- Original Language
- French
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Item Length
- 8.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Gerstein, Mordicai, Yes
- Item Height
- 0.4 in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Topic
- Poetry / General, Stories in Verse (See Also Poetry)
- Item Weight
- 11.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 40 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
ISBN-10
1596432152
ISBN-13
9781596432154
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57036295
Product Key Features
Original Language
French
Book Title
How to Paint the Portrait of a Bird
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Poetry / General, Stories in Verse (See Also Poetry)
Illustrator
Gerstein, Mordicai, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Item Length
8.8 in
Item Width
8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2006-032183
Reviews
"With irresistible wit, this makes its point that, with dedication, art and creativity are infinitely renewable." -- Kirkus Reviews "Whimsical." -- School Library Journal "This petite, elegant picture book, featuring Gerstein's translation of a 1949 poem by French surrealist Prévert, delivers a mind-stretching allegory of artistic creation." -- Booklist, With irresistible wit, this makes its point that, with dedication, art and creativity are infinitely renewable., This petite, elegant picture book, featuring Gerstein's translation of a 1949 poem by French surrealist Prévert, delivers a mind-stretching allegory of artistic creation.
Grade From
Kindergarten
Grade To
Fourth Grade
Synopsis
In this joyful picture book, Caldecott Medalist Gerstein brings his unique vision, ingenuity, and sense of fun to Prverts famous poem about the nature of art and creativity. Full color., A GIFT FOR EVERYONEA child wakes up, puts up an easel, picks up a brush and paints--paints a perch, a tree, the warmth of the sun and the sound of the summer breeze, and eventually a bird comes and sings. This is both the most personal and the most universal of books from Caldecott Medal winner Mordicai Gerstin: a fable about art, wonder, and creativity that has a meaning and a message for every reader. Universal appeal and illustration rich in warmth, color and feeling make this jewel of a picture book a lovely choice for the gift-giving season., A GIFT FOR EVERYONE A child wakes up, puts up an easel, picks up a brush and paints--paints a perch, a tree, the warmth of the sun and the sound of the summer breeze, and eventually a bird comes and sings. This is both the most personal and the most universal of books from Caldecott Medal winner Mordicai Gerstin: a fable about art, wonder, and creativity that has a meaning and a message for every reader. Universal appeal and illustration rich in warmth, color and feeling make this jewel of a picture book a lovely choice for the gift-giving season.
LC Classification Number
PQ2631.R387P68 2007
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