The Word Collector
(Paperback)
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Publishing Details
The Word Collector
By (Author) Sonja Wimmer
Illustrated by Sonja Wimmer
Translated by Jon Brokenbrow
Cuento de Luz SL
Cuento de Luz SL
9th March 2012
Spain
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens picture books
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and be
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Philosophy
Childrens / Teenage category fiction
FIC
Winner of Moonbeam Children's Book Awards 2011 (United States)
Physical Properties
Paperback
Description
Winner at the 2011 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
A poetic tale about the magic of words and the power of positive words, which invites to enjoy this wonderful story in a fun, original way.
Guided Reading Level: P, Lexile Level: 720L
Reviews
"It is a testament to her impeccable design that the spreads are visually interesting and manage to create a compelling story. Beautiful, haunting descriptions of words and the power they hold will make this a favorite for linguaphiles, both old and new." Kirkus Reviews
Author Bio
Sonja Wimmerloves painting pictures and telling stories. After studying and working for some years as a graphic designer in her hometown of Munich and Brussels, she decided to pack her suitcase and move to Barcelona to study Illustration at the Llotja Arts and Crafts School. Since then, she lives between brushes and stories, working as an illustrator and freelance for publishers and other customers worldwide. She has received many awards for her work in the United States, most notably Gold Medal for Best Illustrator forThe Word Collector.
