Me and You

Name: Me and You
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781849765855
Price: 16.99 NZD
Availability: OutOfStock

A Book of Opposites

By Alice Melvin

Series: Alice Melvin's Books About

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Summary

Me and You by Alice Melvin is a charming children's book that follows the heartwarming journey of two friends as they explore the world around them. With engaging illustrations and a simple narrative, it highlights the beauty of companionship and imagination. This delightful story encourages young readers to appreciate the joy of shared experiences and creativity in their everyday lives.
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Format: Hardback

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Me and You uses opposites to explore the activities of a young child, from playtime in the park to cuddling up ready for bed.

Description

Me and You uses opposites to explore the activities of a young child, from playtime in the park to cuddling up ready for bed.

Beautifully produced by award-winning illustrator Alice Melvin, these board books make the perfect christening or birthday gift.

Watch out for two further titles in this series publishing in Autumn 2018!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849765855

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 20

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Alice Melvin Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Alice Melvin's Books About

About the Author

Alice Melvin is a highly acclaimed artist and designer based in Edinburgh. Born in 1982, Alice grew up in the seaside town of Saltburn in the north east of England. After completing a Foundation Course at Cleveland College of Art and Design, she went on to study an illustration degree at Edinburgh College of Art graduating with first class honours in June 2004. She won BookTrust’s Best New Illustrator Award in 2011. Alice has been publishing books with Tate since 2007. Her books include Counting Birds (2009), The High Street (2011), Grandma’s House (2015), and Treasure Hunt (2017). Alice’s books have won numerous awards and Grandma’s House was featured on CBeebies Bedtime in 2016.

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