The Fox and the Star: Coralie Bickford-Smith

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De qualquer maneira é um livro bonito cuja história simples e inocente deverá agradar crianças até aos seis anos de idade. Reporting on the theme of loss, the BBC quoted her saying, "It's about love, loss and learning to accept change.

Don't get me wrong, it was lovely, but I think the majority of the appeal of this book is the artwork. A lonely fox looks for guidance and friendship in a distant star, determined to make the unlikely duo the best of friends. Join our community to get personalised book suggestions, extracts straight to your inbox, 10% off RRPs, and to change children’s lives. This book has been on my wish-list for months and months, and I'm so glad to have finally finished it. I love the navy blue background and the cute little fox at the bottom, it just begs to be read and a fine showcase on your bookshelf!Other titles on the award's shortlist had included: Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman, SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard; My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante; Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig; The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. the story is simple and sweet, not too anthropomorphised, and one that I think is likely to appeal across different ages of humans (and foxes? Presenting the award, Waterstones’ managing director James Daunt described The Fox and the Star as, "a book of great physical beauty and timeless quality, one that will surely join that very special group of classic tales that appeal equally to children and adults". I wanted to create something which harked back to the beautiful visual thinking of William Morris and William Blake, so that people would really appreciate the book as an object.

While older children will be mesmerized, The Fox and the Star is for readers of any age who appreciate sophisticated visuals. Sure older kids could read this book all on their own but it’s the kind of book that I see a parent and child reading together as a bedtime story…. But only 3 stars for the story, which honestly was a bit underwhelming and not what I thought it would be.I liked how clever the art was in places too, using kinda negative space and/or repeating shapes to reveal others. Overall, I'm glad I finally have this in my possession because I don't plan on letting go anytime soon. The story follows a young fox who is friends with a star, until the star vanishes and he has to make his own way in the world. Its handsomeness befits the author, the art director who designed some of Penguin Classics' most iconic modern editions. The star lights the fox’s way until one day the star is gone and the poor little fox is scared and doesn’t know what to do.

At first the fox hides from the dark and is scared, but eventually he decides he can’t hide forever and he goes looking for his star. This is a children's illustrated story which is beautifully composed with every page planned out and lovely to look at. But I'm not entirely sure that the book ended on as strong/emphatic/touching a note as I was expecting, so.For as long as Fox could remember, his only friend had been Star, who lit the forest paths each night. Book designer Coralie Bickford-Smith has created a volume that’s as close to a work of art as anything mass-produced can be…It’s a quiet allegory made perfect by exquisite, pattern-based illustrations printed on heavy paper. Coralie Bickford-Smith is one of the most renowned designers in the publishing industry, especially recognized and celebrated for her illustrated covers of Penguin's clothbound classics.

When you handle the clothbound hardback, it feels like a beautiful old edition of a children's classic that has been handed down for generations. Published in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Korean, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese Complex,Chinese Simplified and Japanese.Published in 2015, it was chosen as that year's Waterstones Book of the Year, beating highly acclaimed contenders including Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman, Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend, Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train, and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. The fascinating story of how this beautifully crafted book was conceived and produced, with original illustrations and rarely seen proofs. The illustrations add a magical quality to the story and helps bring you along on Fox's journey to find his friend. October 2016 Debut of the Month Thisis such a charming and gloriously delightful short tale, about friendship, facing your fears and looking beyond the obvious.