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Ian Beck's picture book: A first book of pictures for very young children

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For every child who is just beginning to talk -- a classic book of pictures from award-winning children's illustrator, Ian Beck.


In luminous water-color, we see a duck, a moon, a teddy, a ship... familiar things that are transformed by Ian Beck's stunning artwork into the realms of the magical.


As very young children recognize and identify these objects, they embark on a spellbinding journey through a unique picture book. A picture book that is both a learning experience and a thing of beauty.

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First published October 15, 1994

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Ian Beck

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Ian Archibald Beck (born 1947 in Brighton) is an English children's illustrator and author. In addition to his numerous children's books, he is also most famous for his cover illustration on Elton John's Goodbye Yellow Brick Road album. He has sold more than a million copies of his books worldwide.

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November 19, 2008
I absolutely love the illustrations in this simple book of words.
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