Elisabeth and the Box of Colours
Elisabeth and the Box of Colours
Summary
Painting brings joy in a moment of grief in this moving and ultimately uplifting story inspired by the childhood of French portrait artist Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.
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Elisabeth and the Box of Colours by Katherine Woodfine
Painting brings joy in a moment of grief in this moving and ultimately uplifting story inspired by the childhood of French portrait artist Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun."A small, elegant triumph" – The Times, Children's Book of the Week
"Woodfine's beautifully handled tale of finding life and colour amidst the darkest of times is a moving, uplifting read" – Waterstones
"An enchanting and engaging treasure of a story" – Historian Next Door
"Wonderful on so many levels … The story covers separation and grief in a gentle, sensitive way and would be perfect for anyone wanting or needing books around these issues As an educationalist I cannot recommend this book highly enough" – NetGalley review
Katherine Woodfine is the bestselling author of several books for children, including the Sinclair’s Mysteries series and the Taylor and Rose Secret Agents series. Katherine has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Branford Boase Award, the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Carnegie Medal.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781800900868 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800900864 |
| Title | Elisabeth and the Box of Colours |
| Author | Katherine Woodfine |
| Series | Little Gems |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2022-02-03 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for Alligator's Mouth Award 2023 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |