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Sheila McGraw

    Questa autrice, dopo aver intrapreso una carriera come illustratrice e scrittrice per case di moda e riviste, si è dedicata all'editoria. La svolta è arrivata con l'illustrazione di un classico per l'infanzia che ha ottenuto un enorme successo di vendite internazionale. Successivamente ha pubblicato numerosi libri, tra cui diversi bestseller, dimostrando una visione artistica distintiva. Il suo lavoro è caratterizzato da risonanza emotiva e un occhio attento per la narrazione visiva.

    Of Love and Pies
    The Knife Thrower's Wife
    Stencil, paint and block print projects
    Sketchy Characters
    Love you forever
    • Love you forever

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      A young woman holds her newborn son And looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him: "I'll love you forever I'll like you for always As long as I'm living My baby you'll be." So begins the story that has touched the hearts of millions worldwide. Since publication in l986, Love You Forever has sold more than 15 million copies in paperback and the regular hardcover edition (as well as hundreds of thousands of copies in Spanish and French). Firefly Books is proud to offer this sentimental favorite in a variety of editions and sizes: We offer a trade paper and laminated hardcover edition in a 8" x 8" size. In gift editions we carry: a slipcased edition (8 1/2" x 8 1/4"), with a laminated box and a cloth binding on the book and a 10" x 10" laminated hardcover with jacket. And a Big Book Edition, 16" x 16" with a trade paper binding.

      Love you forever
      4,4
    • Sketchy Characters

      • 366pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      Set against the backdrop of a devastating hurricane, the narrative explores the resilience of a community as they confront nature's fury. Characters are forced to confront their fears and relationships, revealing deep-seated emotions and hidden truths. Themes of survival, hope, and the power of human connection emerge as individuals band together to rebuild their lives amidst chaos. The storm serves as both a literal and metaphorical catalyst for change, highlighting the strength found in unity during times of crisis.

      Sketchy Characters
      4,3
    • Stencil, Paint and Block Print Projects contains complete, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photographs to guide you The book Stenciling

      Stencil, paint and block print projects
      3,5
    • The Knife Thrower's Wife

      • 340pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      The story follows Julia Green, a successful illustrator in suburban Houston, whose seemingly perfect life takes a dark turn when she begins experiencing vivid sleepwalking nightmares. These unsettling dreams portray her husband, Austin, as a knife thrower with her as the target, raising disturbing questions about trust and reality. As Julia grapples with these haunting visions, the narrative explores themes of fear, vulnerability, and the complexities of marriage.

      The Knife Thrower's Wife
      3,9
    • The narrative explores the delightful chaos that ensues when expressions of love lead to an abundance of pies. As the narrator's declarations of love result in a mountain of baked goods, children become messily entangled in the sweet treats, highlighting the joy and messiness of affection. The story culminates in a whimsical overload of pies, prompting a creative resolution that balances love and indulgence, ensuring a heartwarming conclusion that celebrates both community and compromise.

      Of Love and Pies