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An Island Alphabet
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This is a beautifully conceived picture flat in which Debi Gliori describes and illustrates all kinds of things you might see over the course of a single day in the Hebrides. Inspired by the landscape, seascape, weather, animals, and birds, An Island Alphabet is not simply...
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Description
This is a beautifully conceived picture flat in which Debi Gliori describes and illustrates all kinds of things you might see over the course of a single day in the Hebrides.
Inspired by the landscape, seascape, weather, animals, and birds, An Island Alphabet is not simply an exquisite alphabet book, but also a wonderful celebration of some of the most magnificent scenery in Britain.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781780279046
Publisher: Birlinn General
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: BC Books
Illustration: Colour throughout
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 5.0mm
Width: 225.0mm
Height: 255.0mm
Weight: 170g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Debi Gliori is well known for her picture books and her novels for children and has been shortlisted for many major prizes, including the Kate Greenaway Award (twice) and the Scottish Arts Council Award. She published her first book in 1990 and has published so many successful books since that she has lost count.
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