Giving Thanks

London, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 0763627534 / ISBN 13: 9780763627539

Verlag: Candlewick, 2005

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In a stunning picture book, a father teaches his son to appreciate the beauty of the world around him, from the earth and the sky to the animals and the trees, as they bask in the magic of a perfect autumn day. Reprint.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Jonathan London is the author of numerous celebrated children’s books. His commitment to honoring the wonders of the natural world has been lauded by readers and critics alike. About GIVING THANKS, Jonathan London says, "Like the dad in the story, I give thanks to ‘the things of nature’ every day. Of course, my young friends call me a tree hugger! But they’re right. I am!" Jonathan London lives with his wife and two sons.

Gregory Manchess is a self-taught artist whose paintings have been seen in such magazines as NEWSWEEK, TIME, ATLANTIC MONTHLY, READER'S DIGEST, and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. He has received gold and silver medals and the coveted Hamilton King Award from the New York Society of Illustrators for NANUK: LORD OF THE ICE by Brian J. Heinz. About GIVING THANKS, he says, "This story is a timeless expression of the love for nature and understanding our place in the realm of life . . . an understanding that children develop so quickly." This is his first book with Candlewick Press.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Giving Thanks
Verlag: Candlewick
Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
Einband: paperback
Illustrator: Manchess, Gregory
Zustand: Very Good