There is a Tribe of Kids (HB)
Author(s): Lane Smith
Did you ever want to waddle with a colony of penguins? Wriggle with an army of caterpillars? Or march with a troop of monkeys? Legendary illustrator Lane Smith takes us on a colourful adventure through the natural world, following a child as he weaves through the jungle, dives under the ocean and soars into the sky. Along the way he makes friends and causes mischief with a dazzling array of creatures both large and small - but can he find a tribe of his own? Full of warmth and humour, There Is a Tribe of Kids is a sumptuously detailed portrayal of wild childhood to be pored over for hours on end. A witty and playful exploration of curiosity, discovery and what it means to belong, ideal for sharing with children of all ages. With a beautiful jacket glinting with gold foil, this gorgeous book makes the perfect gift for any occasion.
Product Information
A breathtakingly beautiful, playful celebration of childhood and the animal kingdom.
Winner of The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2017. Short-listed for UKLA 3-6 Category 2017.
A gloriously imaginative, beautiful book Angels Urchins A beautifully illustrated and poetic journey through the natural world, to discover groups of animals in oceans, rain forests and jungles. Mesmeric. Huffington Post This engaging and attractive exploration of collective nouns weaves a lovely story about a boy who wants to belong. It follows his journey through a truly beautiful series of illustrations, reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are. BookTrust A beautiful book Irish Independent Witty and humorous, never irreverent, this is a celebration of sharing and belonging, as a multiracial family hugs their adventurer on the closing page ... Absolutely radiant. Kirkus One of the book's delights is its shifting moods and colors, which feel like the movements of an orchestral work. The textures ... seem organically formed, as if waves and time had worn them down, yet the spreads are vivid and clean. Publishers Weekly Exudes a Chaplinesque charm, skillfully blending slapstick and melancholy The New York Times This is a profoundly welcoming book - fresh and full of adventure and sweetness - about how each of us has a story of our own to tell. The Washington Post Loneliness, longing and quirky collective nouns combine to endearing effect Wall Street Journal
General Fields
- :
- : Pan Macmillan
- : Two Hoots
- : 0.38
- : 01 May 2016
- : 222mm X 276mm X 9mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 May 2016
- : books
Special Fields
- : Lane Smith
- : 40
- : 813.6
- : en
- : Main Market Ed.
- : Hardback
