the fox and the star by coralie bickford smith

One of the most beautiful kids books in recent memory St. It's a spectacular show of friendship's power to change and fill lives Boston Globe What keeps the pages turning is the remarkable illustrations, which shift from spread to spread. The simple story of a young fox who loses his best friend only to discover a whole new world makes a sweet premise, but the main attraction is Bickford-Smith's masterful exercise of the book designer's craft Ī beautiful piece of design coupled with thoughtful prose. Really, The Fox and the Star is an art book, a chance for the abundantly talented Bickford-Smith - best-known for designing the crave-worthy Penguin hardcover classics - to create an entire book from scratch. The most physically beautiful book I had the pleasure of holding in my hands in 2015. Winner: Graphic Novels and Picture Books categories 3x3 Mag Selected in Time Out's 100 best children's books Time Out beautifully illustrated picture book contains a moving message about love, loss and learning to accept change Marie Claire Individual, elegantly and impeccably designed, and with a touching story and it's technically and graphically intriguing David Gentleman It would, I think, act as a wonderful salve to anyone of any age who has experienced love and loss Alex O'Connell, The TimesĬolourful, substantial and something to keep forever Stylist If ever there was a reason to down the Kindle and go back to paper, this is it. The Fox and the Star is a beautiful work of prose and design, each page thoughtfully created by Coralie Bickford-Smith. An outstanding gift for five-plus readers Amanda Craig, 'Picture Book of the Year', New StatesmanĪ brief, beautiful book. the sort you want to keep for ever Kate Kellaway, Observer The Fox and the Star by Coralie Bickford-Smith This is the moving story of a fox, a star and an eternal friendship, written and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith - chosen as Waterstones Book of the Year and selected in Time Outs 100 Best Childrens Books. I would like to frame each page Lauren Child, Guardian 'Books of the Year'Ī star book for all ages.

The fox and the star by coralie bickford smith