Collector's edition, signed by author and illustrator. drawing on the folklore and mythology of india and nepal and inspired by author john jackson's travels in those countries, 'tales for great grandchildren' is an enchanting collection of 13 illustrated short stories aimed at children aged 7-12 years old. john's stories have been brought to life by critically acclaimed artist daniela jaglenka terrazzini who has created 27 original illustrations including 13 full colour works. bound in buckram, block printed and hand-bound, this limited edition hardback was produced using the same methods and attention to detail used to create the earliest illustrated gift books by rackham and dulac. praise for tales for great grandchildren "exquisite illustrations that readers will lose themselves in."" alyson rudd book club editor, the times ""a truly beautiful book. a treasure."" michael foreman two time winner of the kate greenaway award and writer illustrator of more than 300 titles ""this is an immaculate book...truly a book to own, and to pass down."" jamila gavin winner of the whitbread prize ""it's rare to come across a children's book with the production values of a bygone era but this is such a one. ... the stories themselves are told with a light touch and a fine sprinkle of wit."" lucy coats bestselling children's author of the 'coll the storyteller' and greek beasts and heroes series ""this is an interesting collection of unfamiliar stories from the east, new and fresh and wonderful to find... a keepsake, the perfect christening or birthday gift... and i can imagine that it would be valuable in years to come. this is not just a children's book. i think everyone should have a copy."" tony west the lion & unicorn bookshop independent bookseller of the year - british book industry awards"

 

There are 142 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by JJ Books .

Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini moved to London from Italy in 1999 to study photography at The London College of Printing. Her exquisite, detailed work is characterised by a contemporary take on classic styles, and she has produced work for Penguin, Chronicle, The Guardian, Macmillan Books, Marks & Spencer and many more.