Magic Paintbrush by Muller, Robin - 1990

Penguin Young Readers Group. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

The Magic Paintbrush by Robin Mullerpublisher: Viking Books for Young Readers; 1st edition (March 1, 1990)ISBN-10: 0670831670ISBN-13: 9780670831678Hardcover: 30 pagesDimensions: 8.75 x 0.5 x 11.75 inchesinscribed message from Rob, Gina & Avery on title pageGiven the gift of a magic paintbrush that can bring things to life, a boy comes to learn that the best pictures are the ones made with the heart.-----------------------"The artwork in this book of fantasy is richly detailed and sophisticated, from the purple and black endpapers with astrological symbols to the bordered full-page pictures, dark with shadows and alive with Dickensian characters. Children will enjoy the mysterious transformations and the surrealistic touches; adults will relish the Victorian street scenes and appreciate sly references to art and literature, such as the inclusion of Toulouse Lautrec, Paul Gauguin, and Vincent van Gogh in the first illustration. Muller's tale, however, is weighty and too complicated. The story concerns… Read More

Penguin Young Readers Group, 1990. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Viking Juvenile, 1990-03-01. Hardcover. Good.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.