In essence this is a simple-words-and-pictures book, but the pictures are done by some of the greatest artists in history. For the very young it is full of familiar everyday objects and concepts, for the slightly older the pictures become stories and older children are encouraged to ask about the context in which the illustrations were painted. The book includes more than 110 great works of art from all over the world, with each painting illustrating the first word of a concept, a short biography of each artist and each picture is labelled with title, date, artist and provenance. Lucy Micklethwait is the co-author of "The Dictionary of British Book Illustrators" which was the winner of the Library Association's McGolvin Medal for the outstanding reference book for the year.
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0751350702I3N00
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A simple-words-and-pictures book, featuring pictures done by some of the greatest artists in history. There are more than 100 great works of art from all over the world with each painting illustrating a first word or concept. It includes a short biography of each artist. Seller Inventory # 00097674475
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A simple-words-and-pictures book, featuring pictures done by some of the greatest artists in history. There are more than 100 great works of art from all over the world with each painting illustrating a first word or concept. It includes a short biography of each artist. Seller Inventory # CIN0751350702VG
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_484759608
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_432523739
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Fair. A simple-words-and-pictures book, featuring pictures done by some of the greatest artists in history. There are more than 100 great works of art from all over the world with each painting illustrating a first word or concept. It includes a short biography of each artist. Seller Inventory # CIN0751350702A
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A simple-words-and-pictures book, featuring pictures done by some of the greatest artists in history. There are more than 100 great works of art from all over the world with each painting illustrating a first word or concept. It includes a short biography of each artist. Seller Inventory # CIN0751350702VG
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004055988
Quantity: 5 available
Seller: MusicMagpie, Stockport, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. 1790253972. 9/24/2026 12:46:12 PM. Seller Inventory # U9780751350708
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP59237055