The Fox and the Star
The Fox and the Star
hardback
Published:
10 November, 2015
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Description
The Fox and the Star is the story of a friendship between a lonely Fox and the Star who guides him through the frightfully dark forest. Illuminated by Star's rays, Fox forages for food, runs with the rabbits, and dances in the rain-until Star suddenly goes out and life changes, leaving Fox huddling for warmth in the unfamiliar dark. To find his missing Star, Fox must embark on a wondrous journey beyond the world he knows-a journey lit by courage, newfound friends, and just maybe, a star-filled new sky.
Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement and the art of William Blake, The Fox and the Star is a heartwarming, hopeful tale which comes alive through Bickford-Smith's beloved illustrations, guiding readers both young and grown to "look up beyond your ears."
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780143108672 |
| ISBN10 | 0143108670 |
| Number Of Pages | 64 |
| Item Weight | 488 g |
| Product Dimensions | 185 x 259 x 16 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
"Brilliant . . . a delight."
-Philip Pullman
"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."
-The Boston Globe
"A beautiful piece of design coupled with thoughtful prose...[a] masterpiece."
-Newsweek
"The most physically beautiful book I had the pleasure of holding in my hands in 2015...Really, The Fox and the Star is an art book, a chance for the abundantly talented Bickford-Smith-best-known for designing the crave-worthy Penguin hardcover classics-to create an entire book from scratch. The simple story of a young fox who loses his best friend only to discover a whole new world makes a sweet premise, but the main attraction is Bickford-Smith's masterful exercise of the book designer's craft."
-Laura Miller, Slate
"A delightful surprise for fairy tale lovers of all ages."
-Parade
"Book designer Coralie Bickford-Smith has created a volume that's as close to a work of art as anything mass-produced can be...It's a quiet allegory made perfect by exquisite, pattern-based illustrations printed on heavy paper. While older children will be mesmerized, The Fox and the Star is for readers of any age who appreciate sophisticated visuals. Grade: A+"
-Cleveland Plain Dealer
"One of the most beautiful kids books in recent memory."
-St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"An unusual, pleasantly old-fashioned... gorgeous production value and moving illustrations."
-Booklist
Praise for Coralie Bickford-Smith:
"Coralie Bickford-Smith is the queen of beautiful book covers,"
-Grace Bonney, Design Sponge
"Penguin's brightest star is not an author but an illustrator called Coralie Bickford-Smith."
-AbeBooks
"Penguin Design geeks and bookworms alike have fallen in love with Bickford-Smith's beautiful - and thoughtful - work."
-Fast Company
"Coralie Bickford-Smith is easily our favorite book cover designer."
-Brain Pickings
"London-based Coralie Bickford-Smith is the darling of the book design world."
-Bon Appetit