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Jemmy Button


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No. of pages 48

Published: 2014

Great for age 3-8 years

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Inspired by the life of Jemmy Button - a native of Tierra del Fuego who wasbrought to England in the mid-1800s to be 'educated' and 'civilised' by CaptainRobert FitzRoy - this book illustrates Jemmy's bizarre encounters and his returnback home. Collaborating across continents, without a common language, Valerio'sprecision and Jennifer's primitive style have resulted in a story unlike any other.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 48 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 2014 by Templar Publishing .

Alix Barzelay has an MFA from Sarah Lawrence and teaches children creative writing. This is her first children's book. Jennifer Uman is a self-taught painter and illustrator and Valerio Vidali is an Italian illustrator.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Usbby Outstanding International Books List
This book was recognised by the Usbby Outstanding International Books List.

This book features the following character:

Jemmy Button
This book features the character Jemmy Button.