The Fox and the Star: Coralie Bickford-Smith

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This is a children's illustrated story which is beautifully composed with every page planned out and lovely to look at. Its handsomeness befits the author, the art director who designed some of Penguin Classics' most iconic modern editions. It enhanced the heartfelt story, that tugged on my heartstrings from the first introduction to Fox's character and ensured this a beautiful tale that all age ranges will appreciate. stars for the beautiful illustrations, the cover and the way of how it was written - absolutely fantastic! What keeps the pages turning is the remarkable illustrations, which shift from spread to spread… It’s a spectacular show of friendship’s power to change and fill lives.

For as long as Fox could remember, his only friend had been Star, who lit the forest paths each night. The Fox and the Star is a visually stunning story book; the illustrations are fabulous, mostly black, grey and blue with splashes of a vibrant and rich orangey red and yellow. Her work with Penguin Classics on the clothbound series attracted worldwide attention and harks back to the world of Victorian bindings and a golden age of book binding.This book has been on my wish-list for months and months, and I'm so glad to have finally finished it. For as long as Fox could remember, his only friend has been Star, who lit the forest paths for Fox each night. I love the navy blue background and the cute little fox at the bottom, it just begs to be read and a fine showcase on your bookshelf! My only problem with this book is that it finishes very abruptly and it seems as thought the story loses its way and becomes a little meaningless in the end. The pattern-based style means that each spread is balanced and draws the eye around with the gentle colour offset making it lovely to gaze at.

De qualquer maneira é um livro bonito cuja história simples e inocente deverá agradar crianças até aos seis anos de idade. October 2016 Debut of the Month Thisis such a charming and gloriously delightful short tale, about friendship, facing your fears and looking beyond the obvious. While older children will be mesmerized, The Fox and the Star is for readers of any age who appreciate sophisticated visuals. The Fox and the Star is her first book, inspired by William Blake's Eternity and the graphic work of William Morris.Other titles on the award's shortlist had included: Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman, SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard; My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante; Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig; The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; The Shepherd's Life by James Rebanks and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara. Presenting the award, Waterstones’ managing director James Daunt described The Fox and the Star as, "a book of great physical beauty and timeless quality, one that will surely join that very special group of classic tales that appeal equally to children and adults". Sin duda una edición muy cuidada y selecta que les encantará a todos los amantes de los libros preciosos.

They'll rejoice at the sound of your voice , which is temporary by nature , at the beautiful artwork, and you'll rejoice by the end of this book . For me I would have liked a little more resolution, but on the whole it's a lovely book to read and I have no doubt children would adore it. I wanted to create something which harked back to the beautiful visual thinking of William Morris and William Blake, so that people would really appreciate the book as an object.Penguin Design geeks and bookworms alike have fallen in love with Bickford-Smith’s beautiful — and thoughtful — work. Una historia preciosa, con un mensaje más bonito aún, que me ha recordado en cierto modo a "El principio", con una bonita enseñanza para los adultos y con unas ilustraciones maravillosas para los niños. Livro visualmente muito bonito mas, como se costuma dizer, com "muita parra e pouca uva", ou seja, tinha potencialidades para ser muito mais. The Daily Telegraph's art critic Alastair Smart said: " The Fox and the Star has the mood of a classic fable about it, but the visuals are every bit as important here as the text. The pages are thick and the illustrations vibrant, it gives the feeling of a special, luxurious book.