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This is a beautiful coming-of-age book for young people, but it can also be appreciated for its artistry by readers of any age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":9676588611,"sku":"","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/fanny-britt-jane-the-fox-and-me-illustrated-by-isabelle-arsenault-books-958198.jpg?v=1728391088"},{"product_id":"the-wind-in-the-willows-kenneth-grahame-inga-moore","title":"Kenneth Grahame: The Wind in the Willows, illustrated by Inga Moore","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gorgeous edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Wind in the Willows\u003c\/em\u003e illustrated by Inga Moore. Moore's illustrations suit the tale so perfectly it's hard to believe they were ever apart! This edition is slightly abridged by the illustrator, but sensitively retains Kenneth Grahame's vision. This book will serve as a beautiful introduction to the story for younger readers, but would also make a glorious addition to a \u003cem\u003eWillows\u003c\/em\u003e enthusiast's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27587214595,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/kenneth-grahame-the-wind-in-the-willows-illustrated-by-inga-moore-books-401630.jpg?v=1728391739"},{"product_id":"michael-rosens-sad-book-illus-by-quentin-blake","title":"Michael Rosen: Michael Rosen's Sad Book illustrated by Quentin Blake","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn important collaboration between two of children's books greatest names, this book explores grief and sadness. It is an unflinching and honest account of the author's feelings after the death of his son, and anyone who has ever experienced grief will relate to it strongly. Quentin Blake's illustrations are the perfect companion to the text, and serve to express what can't be articulated in words. This is a great book for both adults and children, for discussion or private contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27587633027,"sku":"","price":10.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/michael-rosen-michael-rosens-sad-book-illustrated-by-quentin-blake-books-460977.jpg?v=1728391939"},{"product_id":"the-singing-bones","title":"Shaun Tan: The Singing Bones","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom cult illustrator and artist Shaun Tan comes this gorgeous collection of sculptures inspired by Grimm's Fairytales. This book contains glossy photo plates of the sculptures, alongside the extracts that inspired them.  Tan says he wanted to capture \u003cspan\u003e‘the DNA of the tale, the core that haunts people forever’, and he certainly achieves it in this collection of beautiful and sometimes frightening artworks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27588304259,"sku":"","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/shaun-tan-the-singing-bones-books-621676.jpg?v=1728392774"},{"product_id":"the-complete-alice-collection-illustrated-by-helen-oxenbury","title":"Lewis Carroll: The Complete Alice Collection, Illustrated by Helen Oxenbury","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful slipcase set containing both Alice in Wonderland books, \u003cem\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eAlice Through the Looking-glass\u003c\/em\u003e, illustrated throughout by Helen Oxenbury. This would be the perfect introduction to Alice for children, and would also make a lovely gift for collectors and Alice enthusiasts. Hardcover slipcase, paperback glossy books. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso illustrated by Helen Oxenbury: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/products\/mem-fox-and-helen-oxenbury-ten-little-fingers-and-ten-little-toes\" title=\"Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes by Mem Fox, illustrated by Helen Oxenbury\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTen Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Format: Two Paperbacks in Hardback Slipcase\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34788364686,"sku":"","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/lewis-carroll-the-complete-alice-collection-illustrated-by-helen-oxenbury-books-239136.jpg?v=1728391739"},{"product_id":"jenny-broom-botanicum-katie-scott","title":"Jenny Broom: Botanicum, illustrated by Katie Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eA page-turning introduction to the wonderful world of plants. This portable \"museum\" of botany is a delight. It presents the surprises and unusual aspects of these diverse life-forms with impressively exciting literature, and the illustrations are exquisite. The miracles of nature sometimes go unnoticed in the everyday: this passionate book reminds both children and adults to appreciate the magic in the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Large Hardback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36370542158,"sku":"","price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/jenny-broom-botanicum-illustrated-by-katie-scott-books-429497.jpg?v=1731390805"},{"product_id":"maia-and-what-matters-tine-mortier-kaatje-vermeire","title":"Tine Mortier: Maia and What Matters, illustrated by Kaatje Vermeire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaia and What Matters \u003c\/em\u003eis a powerful read, and has become widely recognized as a modern classic. It centres around the fun-loving Maia, and the bond she share with her equally fun-loving grandmother. When the grandmother suffers major health problems, it is up to Maia to remind her of her favourite things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrior evaluation from a parent may be advised, given the difficult themes of this book. However, it carries the potential to be an extremely important read for the right child. Tune Mortier's bittersweet story teaches the important lesson that life, no matter what its difficulties, can still be enjoyed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaatje Vermeire's soft illustrations, at times resembling Japanese prints, establish her as a current master of the form. This is a book worth owning in its hardback form, as it is sure to be talked about for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardback \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/talesfortadpoles.ie\/collections\/kaatje-vermeire\" title=\"Kaatje Vermeire Prints\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see our range of beautiful prints by Kaatje Vermeire featuring some of the illustrations from this book. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37187437966,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/tine-mortier-maia-and-what-matters-illustrated-by-kaatje-vermeire-books-561030.jpg?v=1728392893"},{"product_id":"patrick-ness-a-monster-calls-illustrated-by-jim-kay","title":"Patrick Ness: A Monster Calls, illustrated by Jim Kay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dark and gripping novel about a young boy struggling to cope with his mother's cancer, who is visited in the night by a monster. This is the original novel, with Jim Kay's atmospheric illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tales for Tadpoles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37219935566,"sku":"","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/5757\/files\/patrick-ness-a-monster-calls-illustrated-by-jim-kay-books-563878.jpg?v=1728392180"},{"product_id":"kate-dicamillo-the-magicians-elephant-illustrated-by-yoko-tanaka","title":"Kate DiCamillo: The Magician's Elephant, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a fortune teller's tent appears in the market square in the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene knows the questions he must ask: does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortune teller's mysterious answer sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that Peter can hardly dare to believe it. 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