Willy the Dreamer

Series: Willy the Chimp
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Willy the Dreamer by Anthony Browne explores the imaginative daydreams of Willy, a chimpanzee who envisions himself in countless fantastical roles and scenarios. From being a movie star to a painter, Willy's dreams showcase a world of possibilities and creativity, encouraging young readers to embrace their imagination. This visually captivating book blends rich illustrations with a whimsical narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Willy the Dreamer

A stunning Willy book with spectacular, surreal paintings - by one of the most acclaimed of all picture book artists.

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A stunning Willy book with spectacular, surreal paintings – by one of the most acclaimed of all picture book artists.
Willy loves to dream. He dreams that he’s a film star, a sumo wrestler, a ballet dancer, a painter, an explorer, a famous writer, a scuba diver… Sometimes he dreams that he can’t run but he can fly. He dreams he’s a giant or he’s tiny, a beggar or a king, in a strange landscape or all at sea. He dreams of fierce monsters and super heroes, of the past and, sometimes, the future. Willy’s dreamland is a gallery of amazing and magical pictures, each one magnificently executed and packed with bananas and slyly surreal details that cannot fail to intrigue and delight. The pictures pay homage to famous paintings by the likes of Dali, Magritte and Henri Rousseau, as well as film and book characters and much more.

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Willy the Dreamer by Anthony Browne is celebrated as an exceptional work of art within children's literature. It captivates both children and adults with its imaginative storytelling and intricate illustrations, appealing to a broad audience and sparking fascination at every turn.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406313574

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anthony Browne

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 296.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Anthony Browne is one of the most popular and stylistically distinctive children’s book artists with a number of outstanding titles to his credit. These include six books featuring Willy: Willy the Wimp, Willy the Champ, Willy and Hugh,Willy the Wizard, Willy the Dreamer and Willy’s Pictures, as well as Gorilla (Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award); Changes; The Tunnel; I Like Books; Things I Like; Look What I’ve Got!; Piggybook; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Winner of the Kurt Maschler Award); Hansel and Gretel; Zoo (Winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal) and King Kong (shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal). He was the winner of the illustration section of the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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