Picture books are generally a child’s first introduction to art and they can have no better guide than Brian Wildsmith.
This book gathers together his glorious exploration of the natural world, paintings of animals, birds and fish. First published in the 1960s, they are as luminous and inspiring as ever. The images are quite beautiful, rich in colour, texture and pattern, whether bringing us the wrinkled skin of an elephant, the beady eye of an owl, or the flitting colours of a school of butterfly fish.
Children of all ages will be fascinated by these portraits which capture their subjects so brilliantly while demonstrating just how much you can do with paint, colour and line. Stunning.
Answer the call of the wild with this timeless, stunningly beautiful gift book from one of the world's finest illustrators, presented with a foreword from one of the shining stars of children's literature, Michael Rosen. Brian Wildsmith's breathtaking animal paintings are accompanied by new lyrical text, inviting readers to pause a while and linger over the glorious wild animals, birds, and fishes within. Whether already a fan of Brian Wildsmith, or discovering his work for the first time, readers will cherish this book for a lifetime.
