Life Story

Life Story

by Leo Duff (Illustrator), Leo Duff (Illustrator), Eric Maddern (Author)

Synopsis

This picture book tells how the first specks of life grew and changed until the whole Earth was filled with extraordinary plants and creatures. Combining the storyteller's skill with the scientist's understanding and the artist's imagination, Life Story brings the story of evolution within the reach of younger children.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 05 Sep 2002

ISBN 10: 0711220433
ISBN 13: 9780711220430

Author Bio
Eric Maddern studied sociology and psychology at Sheffield University, then spent ten years travelling around the world. He now performs all over the country as a storyteller and folk singer, and he has built a roundhouse in the grounds of his home in Wales, where he holds storytelling events. Eric Maddern's previous titles for Frances Lincoln include Earth Story (which is also available in big book format), Curious Clownfish, Rainbow Bird, The Fire Children and Spirit of the Forest, co-written with Helen East. Leo Duff was born and brought up in Belfast. She studied at Brighton University and then went on to take an MA in illustration at the Royal College of Art. Since then she has become an internationally renowned illustrator working in a range of areas including children's books, adult non-fiction and magazines, and her work has been exhibited widely at home and abroad. Her previous books for children include Earth Story, also written by Eric Maddern.