- 그림작가 Olivia Lomenech Gill
- 글작가 크리스 버터워스 (Chris Butterworth)
- 출판사 워커 북스 (Walker Books)
- 페이지32 쪽
- 발행일2024-02-01
- 수상내역
책 내용
WINNER of the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025.
For young bird-watchers and enthusiasts of the natural world comes a unique, surprising and beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book about these fascinating birds.
Whatever the changing seasons and evolving world presents to the crow, they use their adaptability, discerning memory and crafty problem-solving techniques to overcome every possible hurdle. Young readers will be bowled over by these unassuming creatures they come across every day, and will find a new-found respect for the birds that are smart, clever, crafty and playful, just like them. This original and accessible Nature Storybook will astonish children and grown-ups alike and will be a book to remember and share with friends.
출판사 보도자료
A gorgeously designed nonfiction picture book with fascinating text and dynamic illustrations, effortlessly conveying corvid charisma. -- Imogen Russell Williams ― The Guardian
…a picture book as intelligent as its subject―though a good deal more sophisticated-looking, thanks to the muted palette and distempered quality of Olivia Lomenech Gill’s mixed-media artwork… a fine work of nonfiction. ― The Wall Street Journal
Chris Butterworth’s engaging text takes a child-friendly approach to topics from food and flying to nesting, playing and remembering, and reads well aloud. ― Books for Keeps
charming … with lively watercolours by Olivia Lomenech Gill, including a beautiful display of corvid eggs. ― The Spectator
Chris Butterworth has gathered together some fascinating facts about these birds which she presents in an entirely accessible, almost story-like style and Olivia Lomenech Gill’s illustrations are almost like miniature watercolours, each one incredibly detailed, buzzing with energy and life. ― Armadillo Magazine
일러스트레이터 소개
Olivia Lomenech Gill is a fine artist and illustrator. She has illustrated Clever Crow, written by Chris Butterworth; worked with Michael and Clare Morpurgo on Where My Wellies Take Me, shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal; illustrated the new edition of J. K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them; and Medusa, written by Jessie Burton. Olivia lives in Brittany, France. Find her online at oliviagill.com and as @olivia_lomenech_gill on Instagram.