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Block City - by Robert Louis Stevenson (Hardcover)

Block City - by  Robert Louis Stevenson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem celebrates the magic of a child's imagination as it tells the story of a young builder using blocks to create his own city. Kirk's vivid illustrations bring the images of Stevenson's world to life. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>What are you able to build with your blocks?</b> <br> Renowned illustrator Daniel Kirk has joined his blocks -- in this case, bright colors, bold shapes, and retro style -- with Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem to construct a nostalgic yet exuberant celebration of fun and imagination. It is a joyous look at playtime that will encourage toddlers to build dreams all their own!<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Robert Louis Stevenson was born on November 13, 1850. He spent his childhood in Edinburgh, Scotland, but traveled widely in the United States and throughout the South Seas. The author of many novels, including <i>The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped, The Black Arrow, </i> and <i>Treasure Island, </i> he died in 1894. <p/><b>Daniel Kirk</b> has written and illustrated numerous books, including <i>Hush, Little Alien; Bigger; Humpty Dumpty; Jack and Jill; Moondogs</i>; and <i>Snow Family</i>. In addition he has illustrated two poetry collections; <i>Go!</i> and <i>Dogs Rule!</i>; and several titles by other authors, namely <i>Chugga Chugga Choo Choo</i> and <i>My Truck Is Stuck</i> by Kevin Lewis, and <i>Hello, Hello!</i> by Miriam Schlein. Kirk lives in New Jersey with his wife, author-illustrator Julia Gordon, and three teenage children.

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