David Wiesner And The Art Of Wordless Storytelling
This is definitely a book for someone who has an interest in children's illustration as it contains well-researched and far-reaching essays on the history and development of book illustration as an art form.
David Wiesner is of course the focus, and I enjoyed revisiting his wonderful illustrations. I remember sharing these books with my children, all of us having varying viewpoints about what was happening, delving deeper into each illustration with each reading. This is a beautifully produced book.
David Wiesner & the Art of Wordless Storytelling
From the sublime to the ridiculous! Crafting with Cat Hair is the sort of book you just have to have a look at because it is so unlikely. Taking itself completely seriously, this book gives you in-depth instructions on how to use your moggie's fluff for felting crafting pleasure. Perhaps if you are so inclined, it could be a way to immortalise your feline friend.
Food Fights and Culture Wars
Chomping away on my couple of pieces of dark chocolate, it was interesting to read about the violent past of chocolate. The chocolate we eat today is barely recognisable as the cacao that was produced by the early Mayan people.
Cadbury (whose Dunedin factory is set to close next year) was founded by Quakers. Their desire to fend off slavery underpinned the chocolate trade. Filled with beautifully reproduced pictures from the British Library, this is a fascinating romp through history and food.
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