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The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau
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Age range 3 to 6 Art imitates life in this hilarious, absurdist picture book-one of Jon Agee's most beloved titles, now back in print.
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Age range 3 to 6
Art imitates life in this hilarious, absurdist picture book—one of Jon Agee's most beloved titles, now back in print.
‘Outrageous!’ the judges cried. ‘Ridiculous!’
Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art?
But when Felix Clousseau's painting quacks, he is hailed as a genius. Suddenly, everyone wants a Clousseau masterpiece, and the unknown painter becomes an overnight sensation. That's when the trouble begins.
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The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee is generally praised for its clever storytelling and whimsical illustrations. Reviewers appreciate Agee's ability to engage both children and adults with humour and creativity. The narrative is described as enchanting and the artwork captivating, making it a delightful read for young audiences.
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ISBN: 9781912650576
Publisher: Scallywag Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 04 February 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scallywag Press
Edition: New edition
Illustration: Full colour throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Jon Agee
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 10.0mm
Width: 229.0mm
Height: 286.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
Jon Agee attended The Cooper Union School of Art in New York City. A full-time author, he lives with his wife in San Francisco. Jon is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, which between them have won an Irma Black Honor, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Books, ALA Notable Book, and much more. In the UK Jon has been shortlisted for the Children's Book Award and twice been long-listed for the UKLA Award.
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