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NIGHT SOUNDS, MORNING COLORS
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NIGHT SOUNDS, MORNING COLORS Hardcover - 1994

by McPhail, David; Wells, Rosemary

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Two bestselling creators of children's stories join their considerable talents in this stunning new full-color picture book that moves through the seasons of a child's year to vividly evoke each of the senses. Lyrical text and tender paintings invite young readers to explore a big world filled with small delights.

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New York: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1994. Fine in fine dust jacket.. First printing of this peaceful account of a little boy's year in and out of doors. McPhail belongs to the new generation of children's book illustrators, along with James Marshall, Trina Schart Hyman and others, who bring a fresh originality to children's literature. His artistic style has been described as "marked by soft shading; bucolic spreads; a dreamy, gentle light... a certain delicacy" (Danielson), which shines through no matter what the topic of the illustration. 10.5'' x 8.25''. Original color pictorial boards. Original unclipped ($14.99) color pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated in color. [32] pages. Tight.
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  • Title NIGHT SOUNDS, MORNING COLORS
  • Author McPhail, David; Wells, Rosemary
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Fine in fine dust jacket.
  • Pages 1
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Dial Books for Young Readers, New York
  • Date 1994
  • Features Dust Cover
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 48564
  • ISBN 9780803713017 / 0803713010
  • Weight 0.93 lbs (0.42 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.81 x 8.55 x 0.41 in (27.46 x 21.72 x 1.04 cm)
  • Ages 04 to 07 years
  • Grade levels P - 2
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 93031815
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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  • Booklist, 12/15/1994, Page 760
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/1994, Page 60
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 10/15/1994, Page 1418
  • Publishers Weekly, 10/17/1994, Page 79
  • School Library Journal, 10/01/1994, Page 105

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