Antoinette Portis:Not A Stick von Antoinette Portis (englisch) Taschenbuch Buch
- Paperback ISBN: 9780007254828
By Antoinette Portis. A stick is just a stick. unless it's not a stick. From fishing rod to dragon-taming sword a small pig shows that a stick will go as far as the imagination allows. He… More...
By Antoinette Portis. A stick is just a stick. unless it's not a stick. From fishing rod to dragon-taming sword a small pig shows that a stick will go as far as the imagination allows. Her simple, spare text and illustrations show that seeing truly depends on the ability to believe in the possibilities. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Not A Stick by Antoinette Portis A beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description A beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical. A stick is just a stick… unless it's not a stick. From fishing rod to dragon-taming sword a small pig shows that a stick will go as far as the imagination allows.Antoinette Portis captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes reality. Her simple, spare text and illustrations show that seeing truly depends on the ability to believe in the possibilities. Notes The sequel to Not A Box, celebrating the power of the imagination. When a stick isn't a stick, what else could it be? Anything from a fishing rod to a dragon-taming sword. Illustrated by the author. Ages: 1-3yrs. Author Biography Antoinette Portis is the author and illustrator of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling NOT A BOX (NEW YORK TIMES Best Illustrated Book and 2007 Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Book) and it's equally strong follow-up, NOT A STICK. She attended the UCLA School of Fine Arts and is a former creative director at Disney. Antoinette lives in Southern California. This is her third picture book for children. You can Review Praise for Not a Box:"Dedicated 'to children everywhere sitting cardboard boxes', this wonderful little book perfectly captures the amazing capacity of a child's imagination to create endless possibilities out of a humble box. Brilliantly illustrated with a cute bunny (bearing a passing homage to the graphic minimalism of Duck Bruna's Miffy), the box becomes all manner of wonderful things, from a rocketship to a hot-air balloon – anything but a plain old cardboard box. A super book that's as close to perfection as a picture book can get!" Junior"Simple and appealing… Nicely packaged in a cardboard cover, it looks like a kids' classic in the making." Time Out"A stylish paean to the imagination for two- to four-year-olds." Financial Times Magazine"This fashionably simple book has Rabbit encouraging young children to explore imaginary worlds whilst sitting in a cardboard box – on land or water or up into space. Great fun." Carousel"The adorable story of Rabbit and imaginative world within a simple cardboard box." Practical Parenting Long Description A beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical. A stick is just a stick... unless it's not a stick. From fishing rod to dragon-taming sword a small pig shows that a stick will go as far as the imagination allows. Antoinette Portis captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes reality. Her simple, spare text and illustrations show that seeing truly depends on the ability to believe in the possibilities. Review Quote Praise for Not a Box:"Dedicated 'to children everywhere sitting cardboard boxes', this wonderful little book perfectly captures the amazing capacity of a child's imagination to create endless possibilities out of a humble box. Brilliantly illustrated with a cute bunny (bearing a passing homage to the graphic minimalism of Duck Bruna's Miffy), the box becomes all manner of wonderful things, from a rocketship to a hot-air balloon anything but a plain old cardboard box. A super book that's as close to perfection as a picture book can get!" Junior"Simple and appealing... Nicely packaged in a cardboard cover, it looks like a kids' classic in the making." Time Out"A stylish paean to the imagination for two- to four-year-olds." Financial Times Magazine"This fashionably simple book has Rabbit encouraging young children to explore imaginary worlds whilst sitting in a cardboard box on land or water or up into space. Great fun." Carousel"The adorable story of Rabbit and imaginative world within a simple cardboard box." Practical ParentingPraise for Not a Box:"Dedicated 'to children everywhere sitting cardboard boxes', this wonderful little book perfectly captures the amazing capacity of a child's imagination to create endless possibilities out of a humble box. Brilliantly illustrated with a cute bunny (bearing a passing homage to the graphic minimalism of Duck Bruna's Miffy), the box becomes all manner of wonderful things, from a rocketship to a hot-air balloon anything but a plain old cardboard box. A super book that's as close to perfection as a picture book can get!" Junior"Simple and appealing... Nicely packaged in a cardboard cover, it looks like a kids' classic in the making." Time Out"A stylish paean to the imagination for two- to four-year-olds." Financial Times Magazine"This fashionably simple book has Rabbit encouraging young children to explore imaginary worlds whilst sitting in a cardboard box on land or water or up into space. Great fun." Carousel"The adorable story of Rabbit and imaginative world within a simple cardboard box." Practical Parenting Feature * Celebrates the imagination of childhood and the ability to transform the mundane into fantastical adventure. * Children will enjoy pretending with this irresistible and imaginative little pig. * Antoinette Portis' individual artwork style has a wonderful simplicity that will appeal strongly to very young children. * Sequel to Not a Box Competition: Not a Box Description for Sales People A beautifully designed book, celebrating the power of the imagination to transform even the most ordinary of objects into something magical. A stick is just a stick... unless it's not a stick. From fishing rod to dragon-taming sword a small pig shows that a stick will go as far as the imagination allows. Antoinette Portis captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes reality. Her simple, spare text and illustrations show that seeing truly depends on the ability to believe in the possibilities. Key title * Celebrates the imagination of childhood and the ability to transform the mundane into fantastical adventure. * Children will enjoy pretending with this irresistible and imaginative little pig. * Antoinette Portis' individual artwork style has a wonderful simplicity that will appeal strongly to very young children. * Sequel to Not a Box Competition: Miffy by Dick Bruna Details ISBN0007254822 Author Antoinette Portis Pages 32 Year 2009 ISBN-10 0007254822 ISBN-13 9780007254828 Format Paperback Media Book Illustrator Antoinette Portis Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Illustrations chiefly col. Illustrations Language English Short Title NOT A STICK Residence New York Imprint HarperCollins Publication Date 2009-06-25 UK Release Date 2009-06-25 Audience Age 1-3 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Alternative 9780061965173 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2009-09-02 NZ Release Date 2009-09-17 We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:22230945; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780007254828, Type: NA, Publication Name: NA, Publication Year: 2009, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: Not a Stick, Item Height: 230mm, Genre: Children & Young Adults, Item Width: 230mm, Item Weight: 150 g, Number of Pages: 32 Pages, HarperCollins<
