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In their fortieth picture book, two Caldecott Medalists bring to vivid life the most famous verses from the biblical book of Ecclesiastes through imaginative paintings reflecting the world's various cultures, accompanied by a full-color explanatory glossary.
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Leo and Diane Dillon have collaborated on 40 illustrated books and won a shelfful of major awards for their artistic work, including two Caldecott Medals. No surprise, then, that this book is a feast for the eyes--but it's remarkable even by their exalted standards. The text, printed in large, clear capitals along the bottom of the pages, consists simply of the famous verses from Ecclesiastes: "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die...." Each phrase is illustrated by one of 16 panels, and each panel stems from the artistic style of a different culture, from Egyptian tomb friezes, to Japanese harvest scenes, to Aboriginal bark paintings, to Greek vase paintings. The rich, sophisticated illustrations may appeal more to parents than to their children--and verses like "a time to kill" may be too much for the very young--but there could be no more beautiful vehicle for the old wisdom that we have to know, expect, and live with both the good and the bad that life will inevitably bring us. At the end of the book the authors provide interesting information on the style and the art history behind each illustration. (Click to see a sample spread. Illustrations copyright © 1998 by Leo & Diane Dillon. Permission from The Blue Sky Press, Scholastic, Inc.) (Ages 5 and older) --Richard Farr
About the Author
During more than four decades of illustrating children's books, two-time Caldecott Medalists LEO and DIANE DILLON have received nearly every award and honor in this genre. Although they have illustrated scores of books written by others, this is the second book they have written themselves. The first, Rap a Tap Tap: Here's Bojangles Think of That! was published by The Blue Sky Press in 2002. They live in New York City.
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- PublisherBlue Sky Press
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0590478877
- ISBN 13 9780590478878
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorDillon Diane, Dillon Leo
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