THE NIGHT SHIMMY.
by BROWNE, Anthony (illustrator). Text by Gwen Strauss.:
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London, Julia MacRae, 1991.. FIRST EDITION 1991, oblong 4to, 220 x 265 mm, 8¾ x 10½ inches, colour illustrated glazed boards, (32) pages. Superb full page coloured illustrations throughout, each with wide black margin. Fantasy and reality blended cleverly to tell the story of a shy little boy's secret friend and how he learned to do without him. Gorilla puts in a fleeting appearance. No inscriptions, a Fine crisp clean copy (no dustwrapper issued). Browne was awarded the 2000 Hans Christian Andersen Award for illustration. MORE IMAGES ATTACHED TO THIS LISTING, ALL ZOOMABLE, FURTHER IMAGES ON REQUEST. POSTAGE AT COST.
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- Bookseller
- Roger Middleton (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 46236
- Title
- THE NIGHT SHIMMY.
- Author
- BROWNE, Anthony (illustrator). Text by Gwen Strauss.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- London, Julia MacRae, 1991.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK SHYNESS SECRET FRIENDS GORILLA
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