Overview
The sea is full of mystery and enchantment-and this extraordinary second volume in The Story Collector series captures every drop of its magic. Retold and illustrated by the renowned picture-book artist Jane Ray, The Little Mermaid and Other Fishy Tales features an international selection of captivating stories and poems: ""The Fisherman and His Wife,"" ""Whalesong,"" ""Lobster Quadrille,"" ""The Ballad of John Silver,"" and many more. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Jane has illustrated more than 70 books for children and garnered rave reviews from the world's leading national press for her many works including The Story Collector series. SELLING POINTS: . Reissue with a new design . Beautifully illustrated traditional tales as well as some contemporary gems . Jane Ray was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award 2018
Full Product Details
Author: Jane Ray
Publisher: Boxer Books Limited
Imprint: Boxer Books Limited
Edition: International, UK Edition
ISBN: 9781912757848
ISBN 10: 1912757842
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 27 October 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
""Only an author and artist of Jane Ray’s dazzling talent could do justice to this stunning collection of bird stories, which she has told with elegant simplicity and illustrated in full colour throughout. This is the perfect gift to make a child’s imagination soar."" –Shirley Hughes OBE "". . . stunning illustrations . . . this is a wonderful collection to share . . ."" –Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading and the Guardian children’s book editor ""A book to be relished for its text, art and overall design."" –Booklist "". . . visually stunning . . .a gorgeous collection."" –School Library Journal ""The three books are a delightful, sensory pleasure – great stories, wonderful illustration and books that have been produced to be loved and handled."" –The Letterpress Project
"""Only an author and artist of Jane Ray’s dazzling talent could do justice to this stunning collection of bird stories, which she has told with elegant simplicity and illustrated in full colour throughout. This is the perfect gift to make a child’s imagination soar."" –Shirley Hughes OBE "". . . stunning illustrations . . . this is a wonderful collection to share . . ."" –Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading and the Guardian children’s book editor ""A book to be relished for its text, art and overall design."" –Booklist "". . . visually stunning . . .a gorgeous collection."" –School Library Journal ""The three books are a delightful, sensory pleasure – great stories, wonderful illustration and books that have been produced to be loved and handled."" –The Letterpress Project"
Author Information
Jane Ray has illustrated more than 70 books for children and garnered rave reviews from the world's leading national press for her many works including The Story Collector series.
