Playing
Board book
Main Details
| Title |
Playing
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Helen Oxenbury
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Board book | | Pages:14 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 149,Width 149 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781406339888
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Walker Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Walker Books Ltd
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| Publication Date |
1 February 2013 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The reissue of a classic baby board book to celebrate Helen Oxenbury's great contribution to children's books. Babies play with all sorts of things - blocks, boxes, balls and teddy bears. Helen Oxenbury's gorgeous illustrations perfectly capture not only the toys but the baby's delight in every one of them. No one draws babies like Helen Oxenbury. Her warm, affectionate depictions have been loved and cherished by children and adults around the world for over 30 years. In 1981, this groundbreaking little book was one of the most innovative board books ever published and is now considered a classic of the genre.
Author Biography
Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. Her numerous books for children include Smarties Book Prize-winning Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell; We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen; as well as her classic board books for babies. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Alice in Wonderland. She lives in London, NW3.
Reviews"Helen Oxenbury more or less invented the baby board book." (Parents Magazine)"
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