PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This was first published nearly twenty years ago, and it is a true delight to see it reissued, as it has always been one of my all-time favourite collections of Aesop's 'unwitting wisdom'. The retellings are poetic and capture the point of the stories quite beautifully, and cover a dozen of the best known fables. But it is the lush and gorgeous illustrations which are eye-catching and realistic that make this book a joy to own. Animals are portrayed in fine detail, insects and plants are depicted with great fidelity, and (in a nod to the supposed Greek origins) every now and then ancient vessels are gracefully rendered. A splendid book indeed! Lindy
Helen Ward has been writing and illustrating children's books for over thirty years. She trained at Brighton School of Art, under the direction of well-known children's illustrators such as Raymond Briggs, Justin Todd and Chris McEwan. In her final year at Brighton, Helen was awarded the first Walker Prize for Children's Illustration. Awards for Helen's work include The National Art Library Award for The Tin Forest, and, in 2003, the The Cockerel and the Fox was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award. Helen lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This was first published nearly twenty years ago, and it is a true delight to see it reissued, as it has always been one of my all-time favourite collections of Aesop's 'unwitting wisdom'. The retellings are poetic and capture the point of the stories quite beautifully, and cover a dozen of the best known fables. But it is the lush and gorgeous illustrations which are eye-catching and realistic that make this book a joy to own. Animals are portrayed in fine detail, insects and plants are depicted with great fidelity, and (in a nod to the supposed Greek origins) every now and then ancient vessels are gracefully rendered. A splendid book indeed! Lindy
'beautifully produced with exquisite illustrations' 'a book to treasure' 'perfect gift for 6-9 year olds' 'a stunning book' 'highly recommended' -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List * Helen Ward has created a timeless edition of these beloved classics that will appeal to readers young and old. Children will delight in spotting the tiny details of the pictures such as miniature snails crawling up a plant stem or an ant's story told in tiny print as it meanders across the page. Adults will appreciate the range of characteristics presented, from greed and pride to bravery and perseverance. An Anthology of Aesop's Animal Fables is a beautifully presented collection that is sure to inspire a love of both reading and nature in children of all ages. -- Melanie Dillon * School Reading List * A book that will delight adults and children alike ... Beautifully rendered ... A stunning introduction to Aesop's fables -- Ruth Concannon * Children's Books Ireland *
