The Dove
No. of pages 32
Published: 2004
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There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2004 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers .
"A hermit, an island, a dove and learning about togetherness makes for a delight in The Dove" School Librarian "The story is beautiful and thought-provoking, the illustrations, attractive" Carousel "A delightful story with a pleasing twist in the ending" Inis "A simple, moving story with an amusing and un-expected ending and a a message about how to share... The Dove is a memorable experience!" -- Opal Dunn "There is a lovely ending to this heart-warming book which is illustrated with simple, effective water-colours" South Wales Argus