Oliver Jeffers is an artist whose work ranges from
figurative painting and installation to illustration. His picture
books include Lost and Found, How to Catch a Star, This Moose
Belongs to Me and The Day the Crayons Quit, all of which have been
translated into over 30 languages worldwide. Oliver's talent has
been recognized by several high-profile awards, including the Irish
Book of the Year and the Blue Peter Book of the Year; as well as
shortlists for the British Book of the Year, the Roald Dahl Prize
and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Born in Australia, Oliver was brought
up in Northern Ireland and now lives and works in New York. Find
him online at www.oliverjeffers.com and on Twitter as
@OliverJeffers.
Sam Winston is a fine artist who exhibits internationally
and whose books can be found in many special collections worldwide,
including New York's Museum of Modern Art, the Getty Research
Institute, the Tate Gallery London, and the V&A Museum. His
work is also collected by the Library of Congress and commissioned
by The New York Times. Sam lives and works in London. Find him
online at www.samwinston.com.
If you haven’t guessed already, I love, love, absolutely love this
book. Read it and ponder on what the power of the story does for
you.
*Creative Kids Tales*
It’s a work of art to savour, share, and re-read many times.
*Bookrapt*
A Child of Books is a beautiful celebration of the magic and worlds
harnessed by books.
*Striking Keys*
The sparse verbal text comes alive with Jeffers’ clever work,
integrating many well-known and loved stories. The visual elements
executed are original and exceptional. The book as a whole package
is one of loveliness.
*Reading Time*
How sweet too, a story about sharing in the magic of reading. It
served to remind me of how lucky I am, how lucky my kids are, to be
surrounded by beautiful literature.
*The Golden Adventures of a Very Dark Horse*
Christmas Gift Guide mention
*The Australian Women's Weekly*
50 Best Books for Kids 2016
*NZ Listener*
This is the greatest gift you can give any book lover, of any
age.
*Booktopia*
From the endpapers listing classics to the typographical
illustrations and simple, evocative text, it’s a masterpiece.
Highly recommended.
*Pinerolo Newsletter*
It’s difficult to express how truly lovely this book is. There is
nothing else like it on the market. It is a beautiful, timeless
treasure that I thoroughly recommend to readers of all ages.
*Buzzwords*
A Child of Books is quite possibly my favourite picture book… ever.
I cannot encourage you enough to find a copy, sit in a quiet corner
and enjoy what I think is something very, very special.
*The Book Kat*
Completely captivating.
*Tots to Teens*
This will be a treat for anyone who reads it, the text and
illustrations are beacons, leading to hours of contemplation and
discussion.
*Read Plus*
Anyone who revels in the elusive magic of words, the sublime art of
storytelling and books in general, will find this beautifully
inspiring picture book an utter delight.
*Magpies Magazine*
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