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The Artist

By Ed Vere
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The Artist by Ed Vere is a delightful children's book that captures the journey of a young artist discovering the joy and freedom in creativity. Through vibrant illustrations and a simple yet profound narrative, the book encourages children to express themselves artistically, embracing both colourful success and the process of learning from mistakes in their creative endeavours.
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You might enjoy this delightful story if you appreciate tales that celebrate creativity and self-expression. Perfect for young art enthusiasts, this book invites children into a colourful world filled with bright illustrations, inspiring them to explore their artistic talents and embrace the joy of creating.

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A fable celebrating ingenuity, teamwork, and asking for help from the New York Times-bestselling author of Max the Brave and How to Be a Lion.

From the award-winning Ed Vere comes a joyful and inspirational celebration of beauty, mistakes and the artist in all of us.

The Artist’s optimistic ending, in particular, makes it perfect for bedtime reading and bedtime dreaming for little artists. It’s a useful reminder for grown-up artists too.

One brave little artist goes on one epic adventure to share her art, and in doing so learns that it doesn’t matter if you colour outside the lines, that art is full of heart... and that maybe you are an artist too!

What is an artist?

Someone who sees beauty... Someone with a mind full of colours, feelings, and ideas... Someone who plays and dreams and makes...

Praise for How to be a Lion - winner of the Oscar's Book Prize:

"This witty, resonant picture book is a manual for anyone's life, young or old." - Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

"Positive role models showing boys how to be a whole person are few and far between these days. This marvelous book triumphs in that essential job." - Kirkus

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The Artist by Ed Vere is praised for its beautiful illustrations and uplifting story that celebrates creativity and the joy of art-making. Reviews highlight its themes of self-belief, tenacity, and the transformative power of colour. The book is appreciated for offering encouragement to young readers, particularly those who may feel disheartened by their own artistic attempts, making it a perfect read for young artists and anyone in need of inspiration.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141376370

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ed Vere
  • Illustrated by Ed Vere

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ed Vere Penguin Books

About the Author

Ed Vere (Author, Illustrator) Ed Vere is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling writer and illustrator of picture books, including How To Be a Lion - winner of Oscar's Book Prize - and Max the Brave which was named one of The Sunday Times's '100 Modern Children's Classics'. He studied fine art at Camberwell College of Art and has been writing and illustrating children's books since 1999. Ed has worked with CLPE to co-create the Power of Pictures scheme which encourages visual literacy in primary school education and has received major funding from the Arts Council. He is also a painter, working from his studio in east London.

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