The Great Paint

Name: The Great Paint
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781849767934
Price: 15.99 NZD
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By Alex Willmore

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Summary

The Great Paint by Alex Willmore is a delightful children's story that whisks young readers into a vibrant world of creativity and fun. It follows a group of mischievous animals as they embark on an artistic escapade, painting everything around them in a splash of colours. Their playful adventure celebrates imagination and team spirit, making it a light-hearted and engaging read.
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The Great Paint

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

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Description

Frog thinks he's pretty artistic and that the rest of the forest could do with a little bit of inventive improvement. From painting to sculpture, to performance art and origami, Frog gets to work on beautifying everything around him... but will his friends appreciate his creativity? And how will Frog show them he's sorry and that true creative inspiration lies in the friendship of others?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849767934

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Alex Willmore Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Alex Willmore is a British illustrator whose love of animals and picture books inspired him to pursue career in illustration. Alex has gone on to produce illustrations for a number of publishers, creating puzzles, picture books, packaging design, children's clothes, stationery and greeting cards. Alex likes to work both digitally and traditionally in a number of different styles, but always likes the final outcome to have a real sense of fun!

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