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THE LION CLASSIC AESOP’S FABLES
“Amanda Hall’s beautifully textured use of crayon is particularly successful in her depiction of animals where the light and shade suggests the weight or suppleness of their bodies.
Her artworks are framed tableaux in which elements break free to dramatic effect – the wolf in ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’ advances menacingly towards the reader; the traveller in ‘The North Wind and the Sun’ is almost buffeted out of the frame by the North Wind’s fierce gusts.”
Books for Keeps - ‘Book of the week’
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“Lion Hudson produce some beautiful keepsake books and this is another one to treasure. Heavy shiny paper shows off the lovely illustrations to their best advantage. Each of the 28 fables is fully illustrated in a way which really brings them to life and there is an attractive box at the end of each with the fable quoted. The retellings have all the wit and wisdom of the original and read aloud really well. The well-known stories are here but there are some more unusual ones - I confess there are some I did not know and it’s a delight to have some less common fables included. A lovely book to give as a gift.”
Parents in Touch
“28 fables retold with wit and warmth alongside stunning illustrations that jump off the page. Presented with a dust jacket, this classic edition will delight all story lovers.”
Gardners Books Ltd Christmas Gifts - our special recommendations for 2011
“this collection is set apart by its sensitive illustrations from Amanda Hall, whose graceful depictions of people and animals bring these fables alive.”
lovereading4kids
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TALES FROM INDIA
“Amanda Hall’s illustrations are beautiful and the book is bursting with energy and colour. Only one word can summarise this collection ... stunning.”
“Highly recommended for readers 7+ and particularly for shared reading as a class or family.”
Book a Poet
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“Whitbread Book Award–winner Gavin, who grew up in India, presents 10 classic Hindu stories, accompanied by Hall’s lush and elegant gouache illustrations.”
Publishers Weekly
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“Tales from India is exemplary, a model of narrative and visual storytelling by two talented and inspired artists. Readers interested in Indian or Hindu mythology, or even simply in ancient stories or folk tales from other cultures, will treasure this beautiful, engaging volume.”
“The stories in Tales from India owe much to the fascinating art and visual design of illustrator Amanda Hall. Her study of Indian art is apparent, but her work does not attempt a replication of ancient styles. Her illustrations, while consistent with traditional presentations of the mythological characters, meld original conceptions of the scenes and events recounted. She depicts key events, scenes, and character with rich color and attractive, stunning attention to detail. Beautiful, not-quite traditional images of varying design border each page. Lovely full page sari-style patterns, each a different color, separate the stories from one another.”
“Ms. Hall’s illustrations blend modern and innovative style with traditional design and color.”
“The visual element of Tales from India is central to such an extent that the book can be characterized as a picture book. That said, the age recommendation of nine and above is appropriate.”
New York Journal of Books
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THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF ANIMAL TALES
“Amanda Hall's vivid paintings bring to life this selection of nine stories.”
Booktrust - Folk & Fairy Tales - A book Guide UK
“the illustrations are lavish without ever becoming overblown”
Times Educational Supplement
“The illustrations are a major feature full of intricate details"
Junior Bookshelf
"A pleasure to behold."
School Librarian
“But what makes this collection exceptional are Amanda Hall's beautiful illustrations”
The Observer Review
“Each is from a different culture..... and Amanda Hall’s stylised illustrations perfectly reflect each one”
The Bookseller
“Amanda Hall’s illustrations adapt beautifully to the style of tale they illustrate”
Sainsbury’s Magazine
“The stunning pictures can be pored over to find new enchantment every time”
Essex Chronicle Series
“The beautiful, intricate illustrations by Amanda Hall are done in styles which suit the country of origin of the tales whilst remaining original.”
Fact & Fiction
THE STOLEN SUN
“with stylised illustrations that beautifully convey the colors and textures of the frozen North.”
Washington Parent
“Hall’s vivid illustrations are gorgeous, bold and evocative, rich with details that will keep young readers searching the pictures over and over for new discoveries”
NAPRA ReView
“It is the outstanding illustrations that give the book wings”
The Observer Review
“in this highly enjoyable, enthusiastically recommended picturebook tale brought to life with stunning, stylised artwork and vivid color”
Children's Bookwatch
THE BAREFOOT BOOK OF STORIES FROM THE SEA
"A sumptuously illustrated anthology."
London Parents’ Guide
“these books show just how effectively text and illustrations can work together”
Parents’ News
“However, what makes this collection special are Amanda Hall's beautiful illustrations, which carefully match the location and mood of each tale.”
The Primary English Magazine
“Every page of every story is lavishly illustrated with amusing and brilliant paintings”
Jersey Evening Post
“Older children will be intrigued by the wonders of the deep and magical illustrations”
Trader
“This beautifully illustrated anthology captures all the magic of the traditional folk tales that should be part of every childhood. A book to treasure”
Books for Children
PRINCE OF THE BIRDS
“All will appreciate Amanda Hall’s colourful arabesque of an old tale retold”
INIS (Children’s Books Ireland Magazine)
“Sparkling fantasy featuring a Moorish prince and a beautiful princess, a magic horse and a dusty rug and a dove, an owl and a parrot.”
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ROBI DOBI THE MARVELLOUS ADVENTURES OF AN INDIAN ELEPHANT
“The book is beautifully and vividly illustrated thereby bringing to life each adventure”
Books For Keeps
ALL MY SHINING SILVER
“The illustrations are magnificent”
Patchwork Newsletter
THE LION DAY BY DAY BIBLE
“God reveals himself to us in the Bible, and here is an ideal way for children to receive that revelation. The Lion Day-by-Day Bible is interesting to read, delightful to look at and the daily unlocking of the salvation story will hold children enthralled”
Sister Wendy Beckett
“The Lion version of the Day-by-Day Bible for 7-9 year olds is beautifully illustrated by Amanda Hall ... The illustrations are full of character and lively enough to fill the pages with colour.”
Child in the Midst
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