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The Willow Pattern Story

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In The Willow Pattern Story by Alan Drummond, readers are introduced to the enchanting tale behind the famous blue and white willow pattern china. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging narrative, the book brings to life the fabled love story of a young couple, drawing children into a world of adventure and intrigue without revealing its secrets.
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Format: Hardback
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The Willow Pattern Story

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A picture is worth a thousand words! Allan Drummond's classic picture book reveals the intriguing story that hides deep within one of the most distinctive and iconic china patterns ever created—the willow pattern.

Fascinated by the images in the famous beautiful blue-and-white china, Drummond creates his own variation on an old story about the china taking us on a journey through the world depicted in the design—a memorable tale of passion, betrayal and transcendent love.

Beautiful young Koong Shee wishes only to be with her true love Chang. But her father has other plans and locks his daughter in the garden. Clever Koong Shee and Chang use birds to communicate until they manage to escape. But her bitter father is determined to stop them.

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The Willow Pattern Story is lauded for its sumptuous visuals and is beautifully produced in striking azure blue, making it an ideal gift for fans of blue and white china. Reviewers suggest that its clever tale encourages readers to find stories hidden in everyday objects.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780735845121

Publisher: North-South Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: North-South Books

Illustration: Colour Throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 279.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Allan Drummond was a journalist before studying graphic design at the London College of Printing and illustration at the Royal College of Art. He has worked as an illustrator for Time magazine, the Sunday Times of London, and the Design Museum. He has also designed murals and floor patterns for one of London’s major Underground stations. The Willow Pattern Story is his first of many acclaimed books for children.

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