Illustrated Peter Pan: Peter Pan

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Superb binding of half green morocco, spine in six compartments, gilt, green cloth sides, marbled endpapers, top edge gilt. However, the ‘boy who would never grow up’ almost certainly also alludes to Barrie’s brother, David, who died in a tragic accident shortly before his fourteenth birthday.

Moderation is needed even in children's literature and saving a dollar here or there is a worthy cause! Ingpen has illustrated some of the best children's classics and just a little digging will reveal a treasure trove of wonderfully illustrated books for your little pumpkins at home. Barrie's exploration of themes such as childhood, imagination, and the concept of eternal youth in Peter Pan have had a lasting impact on children’s, and indeed adult, literature.Lovely early copy, with a few small repaired tears on rear cover cloth, and light wear to the binding besides. Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. Peter and Wendy – Peter Pan is the leader of the Lost Boys on the island of Neverland that is inhabited by mermaids, fairies, Native Americans and pirates.

I was feeling bad because I wasn't sure I could/would continue the book, but now I don't feel bad waiting a year or two or three. HARDBACK IN THE ORIGINAL DECORATED CLOTH BINDING, MAP DECORATED ENDPAPERS, 16 FULL PAGE COLOUR PLATES. The Wind in the Willows Limited Edition Book Celebrating the wonderful tale of 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame and Illustrated by Angel Dominguez Book Details: • Edition. Debra’s personal work is mostly inspired by fairytales and stories, animals and mythological creatures, and places she has visited.Over a century after its initial publication it remains loved and appreciated, by adults and children alike. Well, Gustafson's master touch has been transposed onto Peter Pan with such feeling for the characters. After reading my review of an enchanting illustrated version of the original Pinocchio, Sandra said she wanted to find more smashing illustrated classics for kids. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan and Wendy will delight young readers in this stunning large-format Folio edition with Debra McFarlane’s nostalgic etchings.

The sale of customised goods or perishable goods, sealed audio or video recordings, or software, which has been opened. I was trying not to let my children realize that I wasn't getting the whole story because I didn't want to discourage them but they told me themselves a few times that they 'don't understand what is going on' and wanted to stop. Undated [1912], the "best" edition with a different frontis and 7 additional plates in black and white.A further 23 black-and-white ink drawings are integrated throughout the text, and include a beautiful, detailed map of Peter Pan’s enchanted world.

In fact these days it is even difficult to find a regular unabridged Bambi (even without the illustrations) that is unrelated to Disney. For further information about your statutory rights, contact your local authority Trading Standards department or consumer advice center (for example the Citizen's Advice Bureau if you are in the UK).

Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and his adventures on the island of Neverland with Wendy Darling and her brothers, the fairy Tinker Bell, the Lost Boys, and the pirate Captain Hook. d. Read the original on my own beforehand - to make sure that I "get it", because kids can sense when the parent is not enjoying the book very much. I had a lot of fun imagining these scenes and ended up feeling inspired to add an extra option of Peter and Tink gazing out over Neverland from a tree, which, quite happily, Egmont decided to go for as a night-time scene.