The Magical Life of Mr. Renny
Published on 3. August 2012
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-877579-20-2 (ISBN)
Description
Mr. Renny's paintings are so good that they almost appear real. But no one seems to pay them any attention-until a strange man offers to make everything that Mr. Renny paints come to life. First there's the painting of the apple, which Mr. Renny can now eat. Then there's a huge hotdog, a new car, a cruise liner...Mr. Renny paints himself a life of luxury-until his friend Rose comes to ask if she can buy one of his paintings. But he doesn't have any real paintings left! The spell must be broken-and soon! A book containing subtle references to the work of Belgian surrealist Ren Magritte, the illustrations are full of clever and amusing details.
Reviews / Votes
"A vibrant, highly entertaining inquiry into the difference between what's real and what merely looks real." -- Publishers Weekly (US) "Perfect to share with boys and girls, especially those who are keen on painting too, this is a lovely, magical story" -- Bookbag (UK) "This is a well-told tale with vibrant, eye-catching, colorful illustrations that will engage readers. The story will engender some wonderful discussion about instant gratification versus working at something you really love." -- School Library Journal (US) "A vibrant, highly entertaining inquiry into the difference between what's real and what merely looks real." -- Publishers Weekly (US) "Perfect to share with boys and girls, especially those who are keen on painting too, this is a lovely, magical story" -- Bookbag (UK) "This is a well-told tale with vibrant, eye-catching, colorful illustrations that will engage readers. The story will engender some wonderful discussion about instant gratification versus working at something you really love." -- School Library Journal (US)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 6 years
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 269 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-877579-20-2 (9781877579202)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Leo Timmers
The Magical Life of Mr Renny
Book
08/2012
Gecko Press
€33.63
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Persons
Leo Timmers was born in 1970, in Belgium. At the age of 12 he started to draw comics. Trained in Graphic Design, he illustrates for Belgian magazines and papers as well as illustrating picture books. He is the author/illustrator of Who's Driving? (Gecko Press).