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An outstanding book for everyone who has enjoyed We’re Going on a Bear Hunt or any of Helen Oxenbury’s other wonderful books from her board books capturing the smallest details of toddler life to her witty and sophisticated illustrations to Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
Distinguished children’s book critic Leonard S. Marcus takes reader’s behind the scenes of Oxenbury’s life as he recounts the major moments which mark out her career of such exceptional originality and sets it firmly within the publishing context of the period. The wealth of Oxenbury’s exquisite illustrations that have been reproduced in the highest possible quality make it a book that gives hours of enjoyment and inspiration.
A fascinating, beautiful and definitive account of the life of esteemed artist Helen Oxenbury. Filled with insights that span Helen Oxenbury's life, from her early childhood through a unique career in children's books that began in 1964 and is still going strong today, here is an exquisitely designed and thoroughly entertaining celebration of one of the finest English illustrators of our time. Written by acclaimed author Leonard S.
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A fascinating, beautiful and definitive account of the life of esteemed artist Helen Oxenbury. Filled with insights that span Helen Oxenbury's life, from her early childhood through a unique career in children's books that began in 1964 and is still going strong today, here is an exquisitely designed and thoroughly entertaining celebration of one of the finest English illustrators of our time.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-18 years old
Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration features in the following genres: Art and Design, Educational: Arts, general, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Featured Books for Young Adults, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Featured Books for 11+ readers
Hardback. £27.00, down from the £30.00 cover price. In Stock.
Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration was written by Leonard S. Marcus and published by Walker Books Ltd
Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration has 264 pages
£27.00, reduced from £30.00. In Stock.
