Farmhouse

Sophie Blackall, Sophie Blackall

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Lothian
31 August 2022

Children's & Educational; Picture books; Picture storybooks

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CBCA PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023

A beautifully illustrated and moving tribute to a beloved place from two-time Caldecott Medallist, Sophie Blackall.

Step inside the dollhouse-like interior of Farmhouse and relish the daily life of the family that lives there, rendered in impeccable, thrilling detail. Based on a real family and an actual farmhouse where Sophie salvaged facts and artefacts for the making of this spectacular work, page after page bursts with luminous detail and joy. Join the award-winning, bestselling Sophie Blackall as she takes readers on an enchanting visit to a farmhouse across time, to witness the way that history spins stories.

'Hums with life and the joys and tribulations of a large family ... The story itself is told in lilting text which reads so well aloud, and the accompanying illustrations are colourful and joyous. I loved this book without reservation' Readings

PRAISE FOR SOPHIE BLACKALL:

'Painted with the featherlight touch that distinguishes Caldecott Medallist Blackall's work, this graceful account of a lighthouse keeper's life celebrates a lost era ... A jewel of a creation and a gift to those who dream of retreat' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

By: Sophie Blackall, Sophie Blackall
Imprint: Lothian
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 261mm, Width: 265mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780734421654
ISBN 10: 0734421656
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 31 August 2022
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sophie Blackall has illustrated more than fifty books, including Finding Winnie, for which she won the Caldecott Medal, and the New York Times Best Illustrated books Big Red Lollipop and The Baby Tree, which she also wrote. Sophie also won the Caldecott Medal for Hello Lighthouse, which was shortlisted for the CBCA Picture Book of the Year. Sophie was born and raised in Australia, and now lives in Brooklyn with her family.

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Farmhouse

Sophie Blackall, Sophie Blackall

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