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The Most Wonderful Thing in the World, French, Vivian
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 0763675016
- EAN
- 9780763675011
- Publication Name
- N/A
- Type
- Hardback
- Release Title
- The Most Wonderful Thing in the World
- Artist
- French, Vivian
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
0763675016
ISBN-13
9780763675011
eBay Product ID (ePID)
210316956
Product Key Features
Book Title
Most Wonderful Thing in the World
Number of Pages
32 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Royalty, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General, Steampunk
Illustrator
Barrett, Angela, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Format
Picture Book
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
17.5 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
11.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2014-953065
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
Barrett's watercolor illustrations are full of exquisite color and detail, referencing not only Venetian architectural monuments, but Martha Graham dance and the Tin Man among other cultural milestones. Lightly wraps the love of family as the center of life in a silken gown of word and image, with a playful undercurrent of both whimsy and irony. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Barrett ( The Night Fairy ) conjures a magical mood, picturing fantasies and modern marvels in jewel-like watercolor vignettes, and a peaceful ambience reigns as Lucia and Salvatore elegantly solve Angelo's puzzle. A mellifluous fairy tale, drenched in Edwardian splendor. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) Children will enjoy the well-told story for its own sake and the beautifully composed pictures for their intricacy and their sometimes surprising details. Based on a story Barrett loved in childhood, this tale is retold and illustrated with considerable grace. -Booklist (starred review) Barrett's watercolor drawings have the requisite detail to make this a story to pore over, and circulation among the princess- and fairy taleloving crowd is guaranteed. A lovely choice for large collections. -School Library Journal, French is a skilled storyteller, and with the help of Angela Barrett's illustrations invoking steampunk, Edwardian style and a gilded Venice, she reminds us how fresh a fairy tale can feel in the right hands. --The New York Times Barrett's watercolor illustrations are full of exquisite color and detail, referencing not only Venetian architectural monuments, but Martha Graham dance and the Tin Man among other cultural milestones. Lightly wraps the love of family as the center of life in a silken gown of word and image, with a playful undercurrent of both whimsy and irony. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Barrett ( The Night Fairy ) conjures a magical mood, picturing fantasies and modern marvels in jewel-like watercolor vignettes, and a peaceful ambience reigns as Lucia and Salvatore elegantly solve Angelo's puzzle. A mellifluous fairy tale, drenched in Edwardian splendor. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Children will enjoy the well-told story for its own sake and the beautifully composed pictures for their intricacy and their sometimes surprising details. Based on a story Barrett loved in childhood, this tale is retold and illustrated with considerable grace. --Booklist (starred review) Barrett's refined watercolor illustrations evoke picturesque Italian vistas and Edwardian-era fashion, and the softening of the edges of the figures and backgrounds creates a dreamy mood that complements the romantic tale; the intricate detailing of the scenes and the ornateness of the frames that surround both text and illustrations makes this best enjoyed at close range. This is a polished gem, to be savored and sighed over by fairy-tale lovers of all ages. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) Barrett's watercolor drawings have the requisite detail to make this a story to pore over, and circulation among the princess- and fairy tale-loving crowd is guaranteed. A lovely choice for large collections. --School Library Journal Elegant. --The Wall Street Journal The beautiful, detailed, and often humorous illustrations insure this story will be a great read aloud. --School Library Connection Lavish illustrations adorn this delightful fairy tale rich with messages of love, honesty, and what is most important in life. --Books to Borrow...Books to Buy (column from Kendal A. Rautzhan), Barrett's watercolor illustrations are full of exquisite color and detail, referencing not only Venetian architectural monuments, but Martha Graham dance and the Tin Man among other cultural milestones. Lightly wraps the love of family as the center of life in a silken gown of word and image, with a playful undercurrent of both whimsy and irony. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Synopsis
Stunning illustrations enhance a deft retelling of this classic tale of a king, a queen, a princess, legions of suitors, and a treasure hidden in plain sight. Once upon a time, a king and a queen promise to marry their daughter to the young man who can show them the most wonderful thing in the world. Suitors arrive at the palace, one after the other, with elaborate gifts of jewels, inventions, and even mythical beasts, but nothing feels quite right to the overwhelmed majesties. It is only when a shy young man, who isn't a suitor at all, steps forward that the king and queen finally understand what the most wonderful thing in the world actually is. Vivian French's touching fairy tale is made all the more enchanting by the many subtle surprises included in Angela Barrett's exquisite illustrations.
LC Classification Number
PZ8.F897Mo 2015
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