First Book of Words - Softcover

Morris, Neil; Melling, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199112142 ISBN 13: 9780199112142

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2005

Synopsis

This is a colourful word book consisting of full-page spreads of various familiar locations such as the house, street, nursery, supermarket, beach, bedroom, bathroom etc, plus side panels detailing 15-20 particular words and corresponding pictures for each scene. Sections on colours, numbers, weather and time are also included.

About this title

About the Author

David Melling is one of the most exciting picture book illustrators around at the moment. He has a lovely child-friendly style and was shortlisted for the Smarties prize in 1994, and the Kate Greenaway Award in 2003. He previously worked for animation studios as an assistant illustrator and animation artist, and his animation work included films such as Father Christmas and Grandpa by Raymond Briggs. David quickly discovered that illustrating books was his passion. He has worked with many different authors including Ian Whybrow, Vivian French, Mike Haines and Hiawyn Oram. He lives near Oxford with his wife and daughter.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199112142
• ISBN 13: 9780199112142
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48