Christopher Wormell, Author . Running Press $18.95 (64p) ISBN 978-0-7624-1347-8
Wormell, whose first book, An Alphabet of Animals, was published in 1990 and captured the Bologna Graphics Prize, once again sets his abecedary apart from the herd through sheer force of artistry. Though the concept is a familiar one—each turn
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Christopher Wormell, Author . Creative Paperbacks $7.95 (24p) ISBN 978-0-89812-384-5
A minimalist tale follows the travels of "one little chick, lost and alone," around the farmyard on a search for his mother. "Elegant woodcuts lift this simple counting book far above the ordinary," said PW
in a starred review. ...
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Christopher Wormell, Author . Running Press $7.95 (64p) ISBN 978-0-7624-1847-3
"From the Southwestern Armadillo to the African Zorilla," PW
said, "The arrestingly beautiful wood engravings lift this book to a lofty level." All ages. (June)
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Christopher Wormell, Author . Knopf $15.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-375-82891-1
Wormell makes a departure from the linoprint-style artwork of his An Alphabet of Animals
for this didactic tale centering on a hideous creature, so repellant that all of nature flees his presence. An omniscient narrator cautions readers to "be...
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Christopher Wormell, Author Dial Books $17.95 (64p) ISBN 978-0-8037-0876-1
From alligator to zebra, including the umbrella bird and xenops, the animals in Wormell's alphabet are depicted on ivory backgrounds in striking linoleum prints. Thick black lines surround muted colors--a swan glides through dappled waters; a plumed,
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Christopher Wormell, Author Dial Books $9.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8037-2058-9
The subjects of Wormell's (An Alphabet of Animals) striking animal prints could be recognized from across a room-they are both distinctive and boldly defined. These paper-over-board concept books pair an animal on the left-hand page with,...
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Christopher Wormell, Author Running Press Book Publishers $18.95 (0p) ISBN 978-0-7624-2100-8
High Concepts New picture books promote and chicly present educational concepts. In a kind of companion to his The New Alphabet of Animals (PW described the art as ""strikingly iconic""), Christopher Wormell uses his bold, lino-cut prints to count...
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Christopher Wormell, Author, Christopher Wormell, Illustrator . Running Press $18.95 (50p) ISBN 978-0-7624-2669-0
Wormell's (Teeth, Tails, & Tentacles
) arresting woodcuts depict an ark-load of animals that witness elements of the journey to Bethlehem made by Joseph and Mary and their subsequent flight to Egypt. The dramatic, exquisitely crafted artwork
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Christopher Wormell, Author, Christopher Wormell, Illustrator Margaret K. McElderry Books $15 (32p) ISBN 978-0-689-83986-3
""I have a funny feeling today will be a busy one,"" the train conductor thinks to himself in the opening of Wormell's (Blue Rabbit and Friends) latest success. And he's right. Hilariously rotund Mrs. Walrus, Mr. Bear and Mrs. Elephant each pour...
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Christopher Wormell, Illustrator, Christopher Wormell, Author, Phyllis Fogelman, Editor Dial Books $15.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-8037-2499-0
Wormell's (An Alphabet of Animals) familiar chunky lino block prints grace this diverting tale of a quartet of animals in search of home sweet home. Blue Rabbit emerges from his cave one day, decides he doesn't really like it (""too large and the...
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Kate Green, Author, Christopher Wormell, Author, Christopher Wormell, Illustrator Creative Company $19.95 (32p) ISBN 978-1-56846-083-3
Elegant woodcuts lift this simple counting book far above the ordinary. A minimalist tale follows the travels of ``one little chick, lost and alone'' around the farmyard on a search for his mother. On his way, he encounters two horses, three cows,...
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