Winner of the Waterstones Book of the Year 2015
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781846148507
Number of pages: 64
Weight: 482 g
Dimensions: 257 x 183 x 15 mm
Brilliant ... A delight - Philip Pullman
A lyrical modern fable of loneliness and belonging ... A delight to hold and behold - Maria Popova, Brain Pickings
Intricate, exquisite... An outstanding gift for five-plus readers - Amanda Craig, 'Picture Book of the Year', New Statesman
[A] brief, beautiful book about overcoming grief . . . If ever there was a reason to down the Kindle and go back to paper, this is it . . . An object of sheer gorgeousness . . . Every page is visually stunning, bringing her fable to life . . . It would, I think, act as a wonderful salve to anyone of any age who has experienced love and loss - Alex O'Connell, The Times
It's great . . . Individual, elegantly and impeccably designed, and with a touching story; and it's technically and graphically intriguing - David Gentleman
The Fox and the Star is not a Christmas book, but it does have a Christmas feel and, with its decorative clothbound cover, makes a perfect gift. The design and drawing are so beautifully considered that I would like to frame each page - Lauren Child, Guardian 'Books of the Year'
Colourful, substantial and something to keep forever - Stylist
[The Fox and the Star] has the mood of a classic fable - Telegraph
[This] beautifully illustrated picture book contains a moving message about love, loss and learning to accept change - Marie Claire
Selected in Time Out's 100 best children's books - Time Out
An absolutely beautiful book, lovingly produced and you can feel the quality when you pick it up. The story is a wonderful, yet simple, tale of discovery and loss and the accompanying artwork is simply sumptuous. A... More
The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so sweet. This is the kind of book you will never give away your copy of - as it is too precious!. I am getting a copy for my (grown up) sister, who went to art... More
Coralie Bickford-Smith's beautiful book is a real highlight of the year. Her illustrations are stunning - each page could be take out and framed and hung on the wall - and the story is very touching. I've... More
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