Billywise

by Jason Cockroft (Illustrator), Judith Nicholls (Author)

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Paperback
2004
$7.40

From a mole-black hole in the oldest oak, deep in the heart of the fern-brushed wood. In this poetic and atmospheric text, the first faltering steps of a little owl chick are depicted, from the struggle out of the egg, to the final exhilarating first swoop of flight. A lyrical text from a children's poet is complemented by stunning artwork by prize-winning artist Jason Cockcroft.

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From a mole-black hole in the oldest oak, deep in the heart of the fern-brushed wood. In this poetic and atmospheric text, the first faltering steps of a little owl chick are depicted, from the struggle out of the egg, to the final exhilarating first swoop of flight. A lyrical text from a children's poet is complemented by stunning artwork by prize-winning artist Jason Cockcroft.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 04 Oct 2004
ISBN 10: 0747569088
ISBN 13: 9780747569084
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: Gorgeous illustrations with a stunning cover image. A perfect introduction to the beauty of nature. Illustrations by an award-winning artist.

Media Reviews

Cockcroft's luminous, full-bleed, speckled paintings highlight the intensity of young Billywise's eyes and the beauty of the dark forest. - Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Judith Nicholls is an established poet for children. Her poems are often anthologised, and she has published many anthologies of her own - including Earthways, Earthwise: Poems on Conservation, Otherworlds as well as her own collections, including Dragonsfire and Midnight Forest. Judith lives in Westbury, Wiltshire. Jason Cockcroft is a hugely talented illustrator. His books for Bloomsbury include Daddy's Lullaby and Blue Rabbit. He is the winner of the first ever Blue Peter Award in 2000 for A Pilgrim's Progress. Jason lives in Addingham, West Yorkshire.