A Book is a Book
Hardback
Main Details
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A Book is a Book
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jenny Bornholdt
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Illustrated by Sarah Wilkins
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:40 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 180,Width 120 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781877579929
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.92 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Gecko Press
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| Imprint |
Gecko Press
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| Publication Date |
1 November 2013 |
| Publication Country |
New Zealand
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Description
This book asks 'what is a book?' It celebrates books and reading. Although 'told' from a child's view, it captures the value and magic of books felt by all voracious readers, and is a perfect gift for book-lovers of all ages.
Author Biography
Jenny Bornholdt is an acclaimed poet. In 2005-06 she was the NZ Poet Laureate and she received the 2003 Arts Foundation of New Zealand Laureate Award. She lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Sarah Wilkins has worked as an illustrator in Australia, USA, New Zealand and France. She won the LIANZA Russell Clark Award for Illustration in 2003.
Reviews"a riotously colourful piece of imagination for children" -- North and South Best Books for Christmas (NZ) "There are just a few lines of text per page but they are so perfect ... expounded in the whimsical painted illustrations." -- Magpies Magazine "Altogether this book is a joy" -- The Scotsman (UK)
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