Book
Agard, John, 1949-2014
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Quirky and humorous, part poetry, part reflection, this is the story of the book told by none other than Book himself! This extraordinary character begins by reminding us of his origins in oral story and clay tablets, then ponders on papyrus, parchment and paper, and on being a scroll who finally gets a spine. We see him lovingly illuminated by monks in medieval monasteries, then witness the massive changes brought about by the invention of the printing press, and the coming of paperbacks and e-books in the 20th century. But Book's not a straightforwardly chronological chap; he can't help musing - and his musings, whether they're on the evolution of the alphabet, libraries, book-burning or blurbs, are delightful and thought-provoking.
Main title:
Book / John Agard ; illustrated by Neil Packer.
Author:
Agard, John, 1949-, authorPacker, Neil, illustrator
Imprint:
London, England : Walker Books, 2014.©2014.
Collation:
133 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
"My name is Book and I'll tell you the story of my life..."--coverIncludes bibliographical references.
Audience:
Upper primaryFor Ages: 8+ years old
ISBN:
9780744544787 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
355084
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | AGARD | Available |