LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
A wonderful story that celebrates make believe and imagination. Katie is given a cardboard box for her birthday. Jumping in she soon magics up all her favourite things including a wonderful birthday party and a great celebration. Can Katie put it all back again?
Winner of Best Emerging Illustrator Award, Early Year Awards 2009
Lovereading4kids says:
A truly magical debut from author/illustrator Katie Cleminson. When
Eva is given a box of tricks for her birthday she becomes a master
magician. Conjuring up the best animal musicians, party food and a very
friendly polar bear, Eva has a an absolute ball with her new found
talent.
And something from the publisher too:
Katie Cleminson’s books are very special things. They burst with wholly original, joyful artwork and stories that celebrate the magic of children’s lives, sparking their imaginations.
Her debut picture book, Box of Tricks, uses colour in a bold, inventive way, grabbing children and adults alike and taking them on a journey to meet Eva – the girl who becomes a master magician, conjuring extraordinary delights out of her special box, including one incredibly adorable polar bear. A celebration of creativity and imaginative play, Box of Tricks was followed by Wake Up! – the story of one boy’s day, accompanied by some furry friends who show that maybe animals and people aren’t so different after all. This fun rhythmic read-aloud has lots for children to recognize and relate to. And we have more magic to come from Katie: watch out for her new book, Otto the Book Bear. It has high adventure, a tiny bear and a passion for books!
Katie Cleminson creates worlds that children love to dive into; there’s so much to share, discover and be inspired by in them - we can’t wait to see what’s next!
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Box of Tricks Synopsis
For her birthday, Eva is given a very special present - a box of tricks! She soon discovers that she is a master magician and for her first trick conjures up a rather large pet from within...Monty the polar bear. With her new friend she produces rabbits from hats, and a magical party with delicious food, the best musicians and lots of dancing. But when her guests finally begin to tire, Eva clicks her fingers and everything vanishes...Well, not quite everything.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781862306271 |
| Publication date: |
4th February 2010 |
| Author: |
Katie Cleminson |
| Publisher: |
Red Fox an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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Press Reviews
Katie Cleminson Press Reviews
'...really knocked my socks off... it's rare to see a picture book so well-executed by a first-time author/illustrator... In summary, I think this is a perfect picture book. The text and illustrations are balanced perfectly, and the story feels fresh.' - Publishers Weekly
'The musical rabbits lure you into this explosion of colour and action, as they dance their way across the opening pages. It's largely the contrasts that make this story one to remember. Black, white and grey are used to magical effect when the riot of red and blue is added to the background.' - Child Education
'Cleminson's illustrations are whimsical, elegant and charming... As an illustrator, Cleminson has a distinctive and wonderful talent.' - The Truth About Books
'Cleminson draws friendly creatures with a free, confident inky line... and tells a story of few words, but with surprises.' - Sunday Times
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About Katie Cleminson
Selected as a Booktrust Best New Illustrator of 2011.
Katie gained her foundation diploma in Art and Design at Falmouth College. She went on to study Illustration for Children's Publishing at the North Wales School of Art, where she graduated with a First in the summer of 2007.
Katie works with inks, charcoal and Photoshop and loves the work of Lane Smith and Jackson Pollack. She's drawn to nostalgic items like gramophones, typewriters, pipes and bowler hats, which sometimes turn up in her work. Katie was chosen as one of the Booktrust Best New Illlustrators of 2011.
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