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Voices in the Park

By Anthony Browne
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Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the perspectives of four different characters visiting a park. Each character narrates their version of the outing, offering unique insights and emotions. The story highlights themes of social interaction, diversity, and the varied interpretations of shared experiences.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring a unique storytelling perspective, as it presents the same day's events through the eyes of four different characters, each with their own distinctive voice and viewpoint. This captivating children's book seamlessly combines striking illustrations with thoughtful narratives, making it a delightful and thought-provoking read for both children and adults.

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Voices in the Park

A wonderfully original story of children overcoming adult snobbery. Told from four radically different perspectives, each voice telling a different version of the same walk in the park.This simple story explores many key themes such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane.

An Anthony Brown classic

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Highly original story about children overcoming adult snobbery, told in four voices and illustrated by Browne's unique, surreal artwork.

Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives give a fascinating depth to this simple story which explores many of the author's key themes, such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane.

Anthony Browne's world-renowned artwork is full of expressive gorillas, vibrant colours and numerous nods to Magritte and other artists, while being uniquely Browne's own style.

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Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne is praised for its originality and visually stunning illustrations that bring a simple tale to life. Critics describe it as a many-layered classic with surreal elements that engage readers and provoke thought, making it appealing both as a story and as a visual experience. Its unique style and depth ensure it remains a memorable read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552545648

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 1999

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corgi Childrens

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 32

Collections

Anthony Browne Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Anthony Browne is the acclaimed author and illustrator of such prize-winning bestsellers as Gorilla (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award), Willy the Wizard, My Dad, Voices in the Park (winner of Kurt Maschler Award) and Zoo (winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal). In 2009, Anthony was appointed Children's Laureate, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the world of picture books. Anthony was also the first British winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, one of the highest international honours for illustration. His work has been widely exhibited and his books are published all over the world.

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