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Willy's Pictures

By Anthony Browne
Series: Willy the Chimp
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Willy's Pictures by Anthony Browne is a delightful children's book featuring Willy the chimp as he creatively reimagines famous artworks. Through his playful and imaginative interpretations, readers are introduced to the world of art in a fun, engaging way, showcasing Willy’s unique perspective and artistic flair. This book is perfect for inspiring young readers to appreciate and explore classic art.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this imaginative children's book if you love art and creative storytelling. The book offers a playful and educational journey as it introduces young readers to famous paintings through the eyes of a charming character. It's perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring a love for the arts in children.

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Willy's Pictures

Hugely entertaining and informative - a unique art history lesson given by internationally acclaimed children's book illustrator.

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Hugely entertaining and informative – a unique art history lesson given by internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrator.

Willy’s pictures look like great works of art, but not quite … for Willy has added himself and his friends to famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Vermeer, Manet and many more. Delight in his dazzling portfolio then open the fold-out pages to see the original pictures and learn about the artists who painted them. As Willy knows, every picture tells a story…

Series: Willy the Chimp

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Willy's Pictures by Anthony Browne is celebrated for its imaginative take on introducing children to the history of art, blending surreal and skilful illustrations. It is praised as a richly rewarding read that offers multiple layers of enjoyment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406313567

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: 6.0mm

Width: 258.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 32

Collections

Anthony Browne Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Willy the Chimp

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 five books featuring Willy: Willy the Wimp, Willy the Champ, Willy and Hugh, Willy the Wizard and Willy the Dreamer, 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 won the illustration section of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for his services to children’s literature. He lives with his family in Kent.

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