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The Word Collector

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The Word Collector by Sonja Wimmer tells the enchanting story of Luna, a little girl with a keen love for words. She collects them like treasures, appreciating their sounds, meanings and the magic they bring to life. As she shares her collection, she inspires those around her to see the world anew, embracing the joy and power of language.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's tale if you love stories filled with lush illustrations and a celebration of the magic of words. It appeals to young readers who appreciate themes of friendship, linguistic exploration, and the joy of sharing beautiful words with the world.

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The Word Collector

Winner at the 2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. A magical, heart-melting story about words that will captivate our hearts. A young girl shares her love of words and rescues people from feeling lost and blue.

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Winner at the 2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
A poetic tale about the magic of words and the power of positive words, which invites to enjoy this wonderful story in a fun, original way.
Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 720L

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The book features impeccable design and visually interesting spreads that create a compelling story. The beautiful and haunting descriptions of words and their power appeal to linguaphiles, whether young or old.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788415241348

Publisher: Cuento de Luz SL

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 May 2012

Country: Spain

Imprint: Cuento de Luz SL

Illustration: colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sonja Wimmer
  • Translated by Jon Brokenbrow

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 396g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sonja Wimmer loves painting pictures and telling stories. After studying and working for some years as a graphic designer in her hometown of Munich and Brussels, she decided to pack her suitcase and move to Barcelona to study Illustration at the Llotja Arts and Crafts School. Since then, she lives between brushes and stories, working as an illustrator and freelance for publishers and other customers worldwide. She has received many awards for her work in the United States, most notably Gold Medal for Best Illustrator for The Word Collector.

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