Salley Mavor’s exquisitely detailed fabric illustrations tell the story of Mary and her little lamb and the story of the dish and the spoon and the cow who jumped over the moon. Children will love to find all of the tiny details in the illustrations as they listen along with the rhymes in these two board books.
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From Publishers Weekly
Mavor (The Way Home) presents the most polished example yet of her intricate fabric relief art in this endearing version of the familiar childhood song. Informative concluding notes explain the debate over the authorship of the 19th-century verse (at least some of which is generally credited to Hale), and mention the diverse techniques-among them applique, embroidery, wrapping, dyeing and soft sculpture-that comprise Mavor's extraordinary medium. Finely reproduced color transparencies capture the art's three-dimensional quality, which Mavor achieves by incorporating such materials as stuffed cardboard shapes, wrapped wire, beach stones and a wide variety of fabrics. The artist manages to make her human figures-Mary, her family, teacher and classmates-surprisingly lifelike, and she fills her outdoor and indoor settings with remarkable detail. Perhaps the clearest star of this pleasant book is one perky, woolly lamb (with fleece made of fine yarn tied into tiny French knots) which, whether gamboling after its mistress or peeking out from under her school desk, seemingly begs to be cuddled. Ages 2-6.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1?The familiar children's verse is given a new interpretation in this lovely book in which each double-page spread is truly a work of art. Mavor's art form is fabric relief, a technique including applique, embroidery, wrapping, dyeing, and soft sculpture to create appealing, tactile pictures that children will love to pore over. They capture the rural setting and period of the poem first published in 1830, with details overflowing onto the borders framed by strips of woven fabrics. The lamb itself is a charming character fashioned from hundreds of French knots in fine wool yarn. Helpful background information is given at the end for those interested in the origins of the poem and the controversy surrounding its authorship, as well a note on the production of Mavor's art. Two other versions of the poem are available, Bruce McMillan's photographic rendition set in the present (Scholastic, 1990) and Tomie dePaola's more historical presentation (Holiday, 1984). They each have their own virtues, but this one is enchanting.?Judith Gloyer, Milwaukee Public Library
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Mavor is a genius in using scraps of whatever to create a textural world that is as comfortable as this classic story poem. Look at each page, and look again, there seems no end to details that embellish these sewn illustrations. Yummies for your eye, and if only we could touch!
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
Our daughter keeps asking to read this classic poem/song again and again. Mayor's illustrations are a masterpiece of three-dimensional textile work, combining many different techniques. She has also captured many historical details of the era in which the poem was originally written. The result adds depth and detail to a simple story, which makes it a pleasure to read again and again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Board book
the book was very colorful i loved the pictures easy for children to connect. i love sally mavor's work she is an excellent artist. i will continue to buy her books. and the shipment time was great
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Review of Mary Had a Little Lamb book
The pictures in this book are amazing and artistically done! Great transaction and a quick delivery.
So perfect for my "Mary" granddaughter's 1st birthday! Thanks!
So perfect for my "Mary" granddaughter's 1st birthday! Thanks!
Published 18 months ago by Gerald W. Jordan
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of course salley mavor
i love Salley Mavor's work... her art is so beuaitufl I try to collect all her books. well worth the investment
Published on April 4, 2011 by Wasisco
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nursery rhyme
Nice board book version of the familiar rhyme. I bought it for the interesting way the pictures were made.
Published on May 16, 2010 by J. Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely delightful
The illustrations are amazing. The scenery and characters look like they are made from cloth. My children wanted to read this book over and over and over :). Read more
Published on July 9, 2008 by Craving Books
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