Imagine: John Lennon, Yoko Ono Lennon, Amnesty International illustrated by Jean Jullien

Imagine: John Lennon, Yoko Ono Lennon, Amnesty International illustrated by Jean Jullien

by John Lennon (Author)

Synopsis

Michael Morpurgo `Never have we all, child and grown-up child, needed this more, the words and the song in our hearts, lifting our spirits, giving us hope, and determination too to find the road to understanding, conciliation and peace.'
The Sun 'lovely to read to your child during these troubled times' - Children's Book of the Week


Join one little pigeon on her mission to spread the word of peace around the world. Set to the lyrics the iconic song Imagine, this book brings John Lennon's enduring message of peace and tolerance to a new generation. A royalty from every copy sold will go to charity Amnesty International.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Edition: 1
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 21 Sep 2017

ISBN 10: 1847808964
ISBN 13: 9781847808967
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: 'This is a beautiful reimagining of John Lennon's immortal lyrics, tender and perfectly judged.' -- Chris Riddell 'Alongside John Lennon's classic lyrics, Jean Jullien's deceptively simple illustrations create a beautiful, touching book.' -- Malorie Blackman 'Never have we all, child and grown-up child, needed this more, the words and the song in our hearts, lifting our spirits, giving us hope, and determination too to find the road to understanding, conciliation and peace.' -- Michael Morpurgo 'I love this book, and I think John would have too.' -- Leigh Hobbs

Media Reviews
'[the] message is as relevant to society today as it was when it was released' * Design Boom *
Children's Book of the Week: 'lovely to read to your child during these troubled times.'

* The Sun *
'A lovely picture book' * Angels & Urchins *
effective and very poignant * The Bookseller *
'The artist's boldly outlined images...have a simple, heartfelt poignancy that make this beautiful book the perfect starting point for introducing Lennon's message of tolerance, understanding, inclusiveness, unity and peace to today's children. It's certainly as relevant as when it was written over 45 years ago: indeed, we desperately need it now even more than ever.' * Red Reading Hub *
For fans of Lennon's song eager to introduce it to a new generation, Jullien's panoply of boldly outlined, lovable birds offers an accessible entry point to ideas of peace, kindness, and justice. * Publisher's Weekly *
An inviting, relevant, and timely message of tolerance, inclusiveness, unity, and peace. Just imagine. * Kirkus Reviews *
Author Bio

JEAN JULLIEN is a French graphic designer currently living in London. He comes from Nantes and did a graphic design degree in Quimper before coming to London. He graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2008 and from the Royal College of Art in 2010. His practice ranges from Illustration to photography, video, costumes, installations, books, posters and clothing to create a coherent yet eclectic body of work.