William Miniver (9 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Has the makings of a classic. . . . Content and style, structure and illustrations combine to make this a beautiful and satisfying story. -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) The hazy texture and precise detail of Vess's colored pencil and ink illustrations, which utilize panels to underline the bough's movements, pair beautifully with Minever's dreamy, poetic prose. -- Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) A branch from a beaver dam takes an epic journey through the seasons in this beautiful story about nature and change.Under autumn leaves, a boy watches a beaver build a dam. When one of the branches slips away, it's carried downstream by the river, making a long epic journey through the changing seasons and to the sea, before finally getting tossed back onto the shore.Changed by the elements, the branch--now driftwood--lies patiently on the beach, until the boy discovers it once again.Author William Miniver, a nature lover, was inspired by his childhood to write this beautiful, multilayered story about nature, science, childhood, and change. Features beautiful artwork by illustrator Charles Vess. Vess, Charles (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Vess, Charles (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. Has the makings of a classic. . . . Content and style, structure and illustrations combine to make this a beautiful and satisfying story. -- Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) The hazy texture and precise detail of Vess's colored pencil and ink illustrations, which utilize panels to underline the bough's movements, pair beautifully with Minever's dreamy, poetic prose. -- Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) A branch from a beaver dam takes an epic journey through the seasons in this beautiful story about nature and change.Under autumn leaves, a boy watches a beaver build a dam. When one of the branches slips away, it's carried downstream by the river, making a long epic journey through the changing seasons and to the sea, before finally getting tossed back onto the shore.Changed by the elements, the branch--now driftwood--lies patiently on the beach, until the boy discovers it once again.Author William Miniver, a nature lover, was inspired by his childhood to write this beautiful, multilayered story about nature, science, childhood, and change. Features beautiful artwork by illustrator Charles Vess. Vess, Charles (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Vess, Charles (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Vess, Charles (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Vess, Charles (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Vess, Charles (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Vess, Charles (illustrator).

No Binding. Condition: VG. None. Vintage original 9 x 12-inch Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer advertising pull-out printed on card stock, in very good to fine condition or better. Created for the industry publication The Lion's Roar by noted caricature artist Jacques Kapralik (using elements of yarn, fabric, paper, buttons, sequins and miniature creations to highlight the themes and elements found in the film's story), the trade ad offered here was not removed from a yearbook or magazine but was printed individually. It comes to us from the estate of the daughter of an MGM employee, who took home samples of these great ads. Size: 9" x 12". Paper. …