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The Song of the Nightingale
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A gorgeous and evocative story of how the animals got their colours, from Carnegie Medal-winner Tanya Landman and V&A Illustration Award winner Laura Carlin.
The earth was young and full of colour. But the animals were dull and drab. The painter decided: something must be done!
With dabs and sweeps, the painter's brush creates the stripes on the zebra, the sharp suit of the penguin, and the bright splashes on parrots. But what can he give the nightingale when his paintbox has run dry?
A beautiful and gently moving tale from the award-winning Tanya Landman and Laura Carlin.
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A gorgeous and evocative story of how the animals got their colours, from Carnegie Medal-winner Tanya Landman and V&A Illustration Award winner Laura Carlin. The earth was young and full of colour. But the animals were dull and drab. The painter decided: something must be done! With dabs and sweeps, the painter's brush creates the stripes on the zebra, the...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The Song of the Nightingale by Tanya Landman has been praised for its evocative storytelling and stunning illustrations by Laura Carlin. Described as a captivating origin story of how animals gained their colours, it has been likened to the painterly work of John Burningham. Reviewers appreciate its beautiful artwork, heart-warming narrative, and accessibility for emerging readers, celebrating it as a creative triumph.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781406394719
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Studio
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Laura Carlin
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 238.0mm
Height: 284.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Tanya Landman has written numerous books for children and young people, including Buffalo Soldier, winner of the Carnegie Medal, Apache, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the BookTrust Teenage Prize, The Goldsmith's Daughter and Hell and High Water, shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Sam Swann and Poppy Fields mystery series and the beautiful picture book Mary's Penny. Visit Tanya at www.tanyalandman.com.
Laura Carlin is a graduate of the Royal College of Art and the winner of several awards, including the V&A Book Illustration Award. Her work has featured in Vogue, the Guardian and The New York Times; her previous books for Walker include The Iron Man by Ted Hughes, which was awarded an honourable mention in the Bologna Ragazzi Award fiction category. See Laura's work at lauracarlin.blogspot.co.uk.
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