Playing
Author(s): Helen Oxenbury
This is the reissue of a classic baby board book to celebrate Helen Oxenbury's great contribution to children's books. Babies play with all sorts of things - blocks, boxes, balls and teddy bears. Helen Oxenbury's gorgeous illustrations perfectly capture not only the toys but the baby's delight in every one of them. No one draws babies like Helen Oxenbury. Her warm, affectionate depictions have been loved and cherished by children and adults around the world for over 30 years. In 1981, this groundbreaking little book was one of the most innovative board books ever published and is now considered a classic of the genre. This is a classic by one of the world's most distinguished and celebrated children's book illustrators. It offers an ideal way to start a lifelong love of books. It is the perfect baby gift. Other books in this classic baby board book series are: "Dressing", "Working", and, "Friends".
Product Information
"Helen Oxenbury more or less invented the baby board book." (Parents Magazine)"
Helen Oxenbury is among the most popular and critically acclaimed illustrators of her time. Her numerous books for children include Smarties Book Prize-winning Farmer Duck by Martin Waddell; We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen; as well as her classic board books for babies. She won the Kate Greenaway Medal for Alice in Wonderland. She lives in London, NW3.
General Fields
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- : Walker Books Ltd
- : Walker Books Ltd
- : 30 November 2012
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 February 2013
- : books
Special Fields
- : all col. Illustrations
- : 14
- : 823.914
- : 213
- : Board book
- : Helen Oxenbury