by Quentin Blake · Kalandraka · tapa dura · ISBN 9788484642503
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Mister Magnolia is a classic by Quentin Blake, originally published in 1980. This charming rhyming tale introduces a friendly character with whom readers can enumerate, from 1 to 10, different elements that surround him. The story stands out for its humor and the absurd anecdotes that occur, including the recurring absence of a boot on one of his feet. With a cumulative rhythm and repetitive narrative structures, this album is ideal for practicing reading aloud, facilitating public participation. The illustrations, with their varied colors and expressive details, stand out against a white background, adding dynamism to each scene.
Sir Quentin Saxby Blake is an English cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator and children's writer. He has illustrated over 300 books, including 18 written by Roald Dahl, which are among his most popular works. For his lasting contribution as a children's illustrator, Blake won the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2002, the highest recognition available to creators of children's books. From 1999 to 2001, he was the inaugural British Children's Laureate. Blake is a patron of the Association of Illustrators.
