Collecting together all ten former Children's Laureates,this beautiful gift anthology is now available in paperback.Quentin Blake - Anne Fine - Michael Morpurgo - Jacqueline Wilson - Michael Rosen - Anthony Browne - Julia Donaldson - Malorie Blackman - Chris Riddell - Lauren ChildThe exceptional talents behind some of the nation's best-loved books - from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We're Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series - the Children's Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children's literature. This beautiful gift anthology contains stories,poems and pictures by all ten former honourees. Among others,Quentin Blake tells the stories behind his pictures of weird and wonderful beasts,Michael Morpurgo draws on childhood memories for a moving wartime tale and Michael Rosen plays with language and shapes in his witty,read-aloud poems. Each contribution is designed to inspire children to create their own work,and is accompanied by a note from the authors - rare insights from the finest talent in the world of children's books. Above all else,Flights of Fancy celebrates the Laureateship's most important achievement: encouraging children to let their imaginations soar.
Publisher: Walker Books LtdISBN: 9781406391329Number of pages: 80Weight: 390 gDimensions: 292 x 218 x 7 mm
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"A fantastic compendium to treasure,which also makes a great gift.""Its insights are inspiring,with the focus not just on the nuts and bolts of creativity but the fun of it.""Something a little special,this one...Bravo to the publishers and also to the Laureates themselves who have worked tirelessly in their championing of words and pictures. We salute you.""(...) an anthology to treasure.""A lovely Easter present!"
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