Description
A beautiful board book featuring the lyrics from What a Wonderful World, accompanied by bright and colourful illustrations from award-winning illustrator Tim Hopgood. It encourages little ones to see the beauty of the world and to love other people - making it the perfect gift for even the youngest children.
Inspired by one of the greatest songs of all time . . .
About the Author
Tim Hopgood's first picture book Our Big Blue Sofa won the Cambridgeshire Read It Again! Award in 2007. This was followed by A Dog Called Rod, shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book of the Year and the British Book Design Awards. In 2008 Tim won the Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Emerging Illustrator for Here Comes Frankie! His first book for younger readers Wow! Said The Owl was shortlisted for the Booktrust Pre-School Award in 2009. Tim has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal four times. He is married with two children and lives in the centre of York.
Reviews
'Hopgood does the impossible and makes a song as ubiquitous as What a Wonderful World feel fresh again. With dazzling artwork that jumps off the page, the colours of the rainbow never looked prettier.' * Huffington Post *
'Reading the words in print, rather than simply hearing them, made me think much more about what the song says to us about the wonders of our world and the importance of love.' * Parents In Touch *
'...a gorgeous book just made for sharing.' * Lancashire Evening Post *
'. . .the words are enriched with gorgeous illustrations' * Carousel *
'A beautiful passionate book that will enrich any reader whatever their age' * Armadillo Magazine *
'The illustrations are wonderful' * Early Years Educator *
'The bright colourful illustrations wonderfully capture the lyrics, and it's just gorgeous... This fantastic book will bring a smile to the faces of child and parent alike.' * Once Upon a Bookcase *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192744470
Author Bob Thiele
Page Count 28
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 306g
Dimensions(mm) 158mm * 163mm * 17mm
Inspired by one of the greatest songs of all time . . .
About the Author
Tim Hopgood's first picture book Our Big Blue Sofa won the Cambridgeshire Read It Again! Award in 2007. This was followed by A Dog Called Rod, shortlisted for the Red House Children's Book of the Year and the British Book Design Awards. In 2008 Tim won the Booktrust Early Years Award for Best Emerging Illustrator for Here Comes Frankie! His first book for younger readers Wow! Said The Owl was shortlisted for the Booktrust Pre-School Award in 2009. Tim has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal four times. He is married with two children and lives in the centre of York.
Reviews
'Hopgood does the impossible and makes a song as ubiquitous as What a Wonderful World feel fresh again. With dazzling artwork that jumps off the page, the colours of the rainbow never looked prettier.' * Huffington Post *
'Reading the words in print, rather than simply hearing them, made me think much more about what the song says to us about the wonders of our world and the importance of love.' * Parents In Touch *
'...a gorgeous book just made for sharing.' * Lancashire Evening Post *
'. . .the words are enriched with gorgeous illustrations' * Carousel *
'A beautiful passionate book that will enrich any reader whatever their age' * Armadillo Magazine *
'The illustrations are wonderful' * Early Years Educator *
'The bright colourful illustrations wonderfully capture the lyrics, and it's just gorgeous... This fantastic book will bring a smile to the faces of child and parent alike.' * Once Upon a Bookcase *
Book Information
ISBN 9780192744470
Author Bob Thiele
Page Count 28
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 306g
Dimensions(mm) 158mm * 163mm * 17mm
