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The Magical Tree: A Children´s Book Inspired by Gustav Klimt
Myriam Ouyessad
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Description for The Magical Tree: A Children´s Book Inspired by Gustav Klimt
Hardcover. Inspired by Klimt's famous mural, The Tree of Life, this dreamily illustrated children's book tells the story of a magical tree whose fruit saves lives. Illustrator(s): Klauss, Anja. Num Pages: 32 pages, 32 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: YFH. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 250 x 328 x 10. Weight in Grams: 556.
Painted during the artist's "golden period," Gustav Klimt's The Tree of Life has been interpreted in myriad ways. This children's book deftly incorporates the mysteries and depth of Klimt's masterpiece into a story for young readers. A young man is given a seed that grows into a beautiful fruit-bearing tree. After tasting the fruit, he can see into the future, including events that will put the lives of others in danger. A king and his lovely princess daughter test the boy's predictions, and love ensues. As children turn the pages of this exquisite book, they will be drawn into the ... Read more
Painted during the artist's "golden period," Gustav Klimt's The Tree of Life has been interpreted in myriad ways. This children's book deftly incorporates the mysteries and depth of Klimt's masterpiece into a story for young readers. A young man is given a seed that grows into a beautiful fruit-bearing tree. After tasting the fruit, he can see into the future, including events that will put the lives of others in danger. A king and his lovely princess daughter test the boy's predictions, and love ensues. As children turn the pages of this exquisite book, they will be drawn into the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Prestel
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
Munich, Germany
ISBN
9783791372143
SKU
V9783791372143
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-10
About Myriam Ouyessad
ANJA KLAUSS is an illustrator living in Strasbourg, Germany. Her previous books include Little Hippo (Prestel). MYRIAM OUYESSAD is a children's book writer living in Paris.
Reviews for The Magical Tree: A Children´s Book Inspired by Gustav Klimt
"A story inspired by a Klimt painting The Tree of Life, a boy, Djali, is given a precious seed, and becomes its guardian. When the seed grows into a magical tree, Djali dreams of the future, and saves a city. Gorgeously illustrated!" -Travel for Kids