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OverviewA modern fable about nature's power from a Kate Greenaway Medal winner Mr. Barleycorn picks a green baby growing on his land, unleashing the incredible power of nature. When zucchinis flower in the kitchen and carrots sprout out of their television, Mr. Barleycorn’s wife insists that the Greenling has to go. But the bounty and beauty of nature have a strange power — the power to bring a whole community together. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Levi Pinfold , Levi PinfoldPublisher: Templar Books Imprint: Templar Books Dimensions: Width: 29.70cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780763675981ISBN 10: 0763675989 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 23 February 2016 Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis ecological fable, a British import, has the folkloric atmosphere of Pinfold's Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Black Dog (2012)...Chilling and thought-provoking, this picture book for older readers invites discussion. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The rhyme scheme is gentle and soothing, and Pinfold s luminous mixed-media illustrations are gloriously strange. This fable about the power of the outside world and the balance between technology and nature is important, and the story itself is haunting and austere. Booklist (starred review) Pinfold s vision of the natural world breaking free of human fetters is captivating. Publishers Weekly This ecological fable, a British import, has the folkloric atmosphere of Pinfold's Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Black Dog (2012)...Chilling and thought-provoking, this picture book for older readers invites discussion. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The rhyme scheme is gentle and soothing, and Pinfold's luminous mixed-media illustrations are gloriously strange. This fable about the power of the outside world and the balance between technology and nature is important, and the story itself is haunting and austere. --Booklist (starred review) Pinfold's vision of the natural world breaking free of human fetters is captivating. --Publishers Weekly Author InformationLevi Pinfold’s debut picture book, The Django, won a Book Trust Early Years Award and was described by author-illustrator Michael Foreman as “a virtuoso display of real drawing.” He is also the creator of Black Dog, winner of a Kate Greenaway Medal. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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