The Stone Bird
Author(s): Jenny McCartney
It might look like a pebble from the beach, but Eliza knows this is an egg. And one night when she hears cracking, she discovers the Stone Bird. It might still look like a stone to her mum, but Eliza knows it's alive. Step into the magical world of one child's imagination in this stunning debut by exciting new author Jenny McCartney, illustrated by luminary of children's books Patrick Benson.
Product Information
"Beautifully illustrated, this is a lyrical picture book celebrating the power of the imagination." -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4Kids, Book of the Month November 2017 * "A very appealing story, accompanied by delightfully child-friendly illustrations from Patrick Benson" * Newbury Weekly News *
Jenny McCartney (Author) Jenny is a successful journalist whose work often features in national newspapers. The Stone Bird is her debut picture book.Patrick Benson (Illustrator) Patrick was born in 1956 and educated at Eton, in Florence and at Chelsea Art School. He worked in fashion before a chance meeting with the sister of Sebastian Walker (founder of Walker Books) introduced him to the world of children's publishing. Patrick has illustrated some of the greatest authors of children's books including Roald Dahl, Michael Morpurgo, Mal Peet and Martin Waddell. He also illustrated Fly Fishing by J. R. Hartley, from the well-known television commercial. Patrick lives and works on his farm in Scotland.
General Fields
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- : Andersen Press Ltd
- : Andersen Press Ltd
- : November 2017
- : 286mm X 247mm X 8mm
- : January 2018
- : books
Special Fields
- : Jenny McCartney
- : Hardback
- : Patrick Benson
- : en
- : 32
