Window
A stunning wordless picture book that highlights our changing environment, perfect to inspire and ignite discussion for children aged 4-8
Published on 4. November 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-7445-9486-7 (ISBN)
Description
Stunning and unique mixed media collages will amaze readers in this powerful, eco-conscious picture book by the internationally renowned Jeannie Baker.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL
In this visually compelling look at our changing environment by Jeannie Baker, illustrator of the critically-acclaimed Mirror and Where the Forest Meets the Sea, a mother and baby look through a window at a view of wilderness and sky as far as the eye can see. With each page, the boy grows and the scene changes. At first, in a clear patch of forest, a single house appears. A few years pass and there is a village in the distance... When the boy is twenty, will he recognize the view from his window? Illustrated with elaborate and gorgeous collage constructions, Window is a wordless picture book that speaks volumes.
"...a very moving, sophisticated picture book...illustrated with wonderfully detailed collages." Nursery Education
Australian Children's Book Council Picture Book of the Year Award winner
Young Australian's Best Book Award winner
Named a Notable Book in the Field of Social Sciences USA
SHORTLISTED FOR THE KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL
In this visually compelling look at our changing environment by Jeannie Baker, illustrator of the critically-acclaimed Mirror and Where the Forest Meets the Sea, a mother and baby look through a window at a view of wilderness and sky as far as the eye can see. With each page, the boy grows and the scene changes. At first, in a clear patch of forest, a single house appears. A few years pass and there is a village in the distance... When the boy is twenty, will he recognize the view from his window? Illustrated with elaborate and gorgeous collage constructions, Window is a wordless picture book that speaks volumes.
"...a very moving, sophisticated picture book...illustrated with wonderfully detailed collages." Nursery Education
Australian Children's Book Council Picture Book of the Year Award winner
Young Australian's Best Book Award winner
Named a Notable Book in the Field of Social Sciences USA
Reviews / Votes
...a very moving, sophisticated picture book...illustrated with wonderfully detailed collages. * Nursery Education *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
147 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7445-9486-7 (9780744594867)
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Persons
Jeannie Baker is the author and illustrator of a number of children's picture books, including the award-winning Where the Forest Meets the Sea and the critically acclaimed picture book, Mirror. Her characteristic use of mixed media to create detailed and elaborate collages is stunning and unique. Born in England, Jeannie now lives in Sydney, Australia. Find her online at www.jeanniebaker.com.