Greenling

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Greenling
Authors and Contributors      Illustrated by Levi Pinfold
By (author) Levi Pinfold
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 287
ISBN/Barcode 9781783701872
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Templar Publishing
Imprint Templar Publishing
Publication Date 1 March 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Mr Barleycorn picks a green baby growing on his land, letting loose the incredible power of nature. When melons grow in the kitchen and apples sprout out of their television, Mrs Barleycorn says the Greenling has to go. But the bounty and beauty of nature has a strange power - the power to bring a whole community together.

Author Biography

Levi Pinfoldhas worked as an author and illustrator since graduating from University College Falmouth. He paints with watercolour and gouache, creating imagery from imagination and memory. His debut book, The Django, won a Booktrust Early Years Award. Michael Foreman described it as, "A virtuoso display of real drawing."

Reviews

The gaps in the text encourage speculation and imagination. An ecological fable with themes around prejudice and fear of the unknown. The stunning illustrations have a sense of the surreal and invite exploration and discussion. The gaunt figures of the Barleycorns call to mind Grant Wood's painting 'American Gothic'. -- Ann Lazim * CLPE *