Wildsmith, Brian
Overview
Works: | 877 works in 2,622 publications in 10 languages and 58,901 library holdings |
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Genres: | Juvenile works Fiction Poetry Picture books Bible stories Echo verse Narrative poetry Biographies Nature poetry Fables |
Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Contributor, Creator, Other, Artist, Dedicator, wst, Editor, Scribe |
Classifications: | PR5489, 821.8 |
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Most widely held works about
Brian Wildsmith
- The telling line : essays on fifteen contemporary book illustrators by Douglas Martin( Book )
- Focus on Brian Wildsmith the great illustrator talks about making images for children by Brian Wildsmith( Recording )
- Brian Wildsmith by Brian Wildsmith( Recording )
- Brian Wildsmith papers by Brian Wildsmith( )
- Brian Wildsmith by Brian Wildsmith( Book )
- Clarabel Tanner collection of children's book art( Book )
- Wildsmith, Brian( Visual )
- The World of English picture books( Book )
- Hansel and Gretel by Brian Wildsmith( Visual )
- Brian Wildsmith, children's book illustrator by Christine Bengtson Slaby( )
- The north wind and the sun and birds( Visual )
- The lion and the rat ; The hare and the tortoise by Jean de La Fontaine( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Brian Wildsmith
ABC by
Brian Wildsmith(
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48 editions published between 1962 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a drawing of an object or animal
48 editions published between 1962 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 1,825 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each letter of the alphabet is represented by a drawing of an object or animal
Oxford book of poetry for children by
Edward Blishen(
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29 editions published between 1963 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,781 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 170 poems divided into 17 categories
29 editions published between 1963 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,781 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 170 poems divided into 17 categories
The Easter story by
Brian Wildsmith(
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27 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in English and held by 1,773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the last days of Jesus' life, the crucifixion, and the resurrection, as seen through the eyes of a small donkey
27 editions published between 1993 and 2019 in English and held by 1,773 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the last days of Jesus' life, the crucifixion, and the resurrection, as seen through the eyes of a small donkey
A Christmas story by
Brian Wildsmith(
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41 editions published between 1989 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A girl takes a young donkey to reunite him with his mother in a Bethlehem stable and witnesses a miracle
41 editions published between 1989 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A girl takes a young donkey to reunite him with his mother in a Bethlehem stable and witnesses a miracle
The hare and the tortoise by
Jean de La Fontaine(
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42 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise
42 editions published between 1966 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Retells the events of the famous race between the boastful hare and the persevering tortoise
The Owl and the Woodpecker by
Brian Wildsmith(
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33 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Owl and the Woodpecker are anything but friendly neighbors until the day a storm hits their forest
33 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Owl and the Woodpecker are anything but friendly neighbors until the day a storm hits their forest
The little wood duck by
Brian Wildsmith(
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36 editions published between 1972 and 2008 in English and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The animals by the lake make fun of little Wood Duck for swimming in circles, but his uniqueness proves to be useful
36 editions published between 1972 and 2008 in English and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The animals by the lake make fun of little Wood Duck for swimming in circles, but his uniqueness proves to be useful
Brian Wildsmith's circus by
Brian Wildsmith(
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25 editions published between 1970 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Full-page brilliant watercolor illustrations capture the full and excitement of the animal, clown, and acrobatic acts of the circus
25 editions published between 1970 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 1,151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Full-page brilliant watercolor illustrations capture the full and excitement of the animal, clown, and acrobatic acts of the circus
The North Wind and the Sun : a fable by
Jean de La Fontaine(
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28 editions published between 1964 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the Sun and the North Wind observe a traveler below, they make a wager to see which of them can make the man remove his new cloak. A simple version of the fable that says gentleness may conquer where force fails
28 editions published between 1964 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,090 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the Sun and the North Wind observe a traveler below, they make a wager to see which of them can make the man remove his new cloak. A simple version of the fable that says gentleness may conquer where force fails
The lion and the rat : a fable by
Jean de La Fontaine(
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33 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in English and German and held by 1,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the La Fontaine fable in which a small rat is the only animal capable of saving the life of the King of the Beasts
33 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in English and German and held by 1,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the La Fontaine fable in which a small rat is the only animal capable of saving the life of the King of the Beasts
Fishes by
Brian Wildsmith(
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23 editions published between 1967 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each color drawing of a fish is captioned with the term used for a group of that species, such as a stream of minnows, a hover of trout, or a flock of dolphins
23 editions published between 1967 and 1998 in 3 languages and held by 1,047 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Each color drawing of a fish is captioned with the term used for a group of that species, such as a stream of minnows, a hover of trout, or a flock of dolphins
Exodus by
Brian Wildsmith(
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10 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and Dutch and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how God sent Moses to lead his people out of slavery in Egypt and into the promised land of Canaan
10 editions published between 1998 and 1999 in English and Dutch and held by 1,005 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes how God sent Moses to lead his people out of slavery in Egypt and into the promised land of Canaan
A child's garden of verses by
Robert Louis Stevenson(
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26 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 980 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"First published in 1885 ... Stevenson's poetry captures the joy and whimsy of childhood ..."--Inside front dust-jacket
26 editions published between 1966 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 980 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"First published in 1885 ... Stevenson's poetry captures the joy and whimsy of childhood ..."--Inside front dust-jacket
Wild animals by
Brian Wildsmith(
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20 editions published between 1967 and 1996 in English and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Color illustrations of fourteen species of wild animals in gatherings or companies, with the appropriate term for assembled groups of each creature, such as a cete of badgers, a pride of lions, or a skulk of foxes
20 editions published between 1967 and 1996 in English and held by 960 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Color illustrations of fourteen species of wild animals in gatherings or companies, with the appropriate term for assembled groups of each creature, such as a cete of badgers, a pride of lions, or a skulk of foxes
Squirrels by
Brian Wildsmith(
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25 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and watercolor illustrations describe the characteristics and habits of squirrels throughout the year
25 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 959 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Text and watercolor illustrations describe the characteristics and habits of squirrels throughout the year
Goat's trail by
Brian Wildsmith(
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8 editions published between 1986 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wild goat leads a procession of animals into town, causing chaos and dismay. Includes die-cut windows on most of the spreads
8 editions published between 1986 and 1996 in 3 languages and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wild goat leads a procession of animals into town, causing chaos and dismay. Includes die-cut windows on most of the spreads
Brian Wildsmith's Mother Goose : a collection of nursery rhymes(
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7 editions published between 1964 and 1967 in English and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Synopsis: Almost every one of the 87 nursery rhymes appears on its own page, accompanied by a vibrant, full-color painting. The collection includes "Humpty Dumpty," "Little Bo-Peep," "Jack Sprat," and many more old favorites, along with some less familiar rhymes. A convenient index of first lines is included
7 editions published between 1964 and 1967 in English and held by 918 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Synopsis: Almost every one of the 87 nursery rhymes appears on its own page, accompanied by a vibrant, full-color painting. The collection includes "Humpty Dumpty," "Little Bo-Peep," "Jack Sprat," and many more old favorites, along with some less familiar rhymes. A convenient index of first lines is included
Saint Francis by
Brian Wildsmith(
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9 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in English and French and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who rejects his wealthy background to lead a life of poverty, good works, and kindness to animals, told as though spoken by the saint himself
9 editions published between 1995 and 2012 in English and French and held by 889 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who rejects his wealthy background to lead a life of poverty, good works, and kindness to animals, told as though spoken by the saint himself
Professor Noah's spaceship by
Brian Wildsmith(
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31 editions published between 1972 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As the forest begins to change, the animals and birds, no longer happy there, fly away in Professor Noah's amazing spaceship. Where do they go and what do they find there?
31 editions published between 1972 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
As the forest begins to change, the animals and birds, no longer happy there, fly away in Professor Noah's amazing spaceship. Where do they go and what do they find there?
Joseph by
Brian Wildsmith(
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8 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt
8 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 888 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph whose jealous brothers sold him as a slave into Egypt
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- La Fontaine, Jean de 1621-1695 Other Honoree Author Contributor
- Jesus Christ
- Blishen, Edward 1920-1996 Author Editor
- Ikeda, Daisaku Other Author Contributor
- Wildsmith, Rebecca Illustrator
- McCaughrean, Geraldine Author Editor Translator
- Turner, Philip 1925-2006 Author
- Stevenson, Robert Louis 1850-1894 Author
- Jesus Christ
- Francis of Assisi, Saint 1182-1226
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Alphabet Animals Bible stories, English--Exodus Bible stories, English--Genesis Bible stories, English--Gospels Children Children's poetry Children's poetry, English Children's poetry, Scottish Christian saints Christmas Circus Donkeys Ducks Ecology English language--Alphabet English poetry Exodus, The Fables Fables, French Fishes Francis,--of Assisi, Saint, Goats Great Britain Illustrated children's books Illustration of books Illustrators Italy--Assisi Jesus Christ Joseph--(Son of Jacob) Mothers and sons Nativity of Jesus Christ Noah's ark Nursery rhymes Owls Passion of Jesus Christ Picture books Poetry Pollution Resurrection of Jesus Christ Scottish poetry Squirrels Storms Sun Toy and movable books Turtles Voyages and travels Winds Wood duck Woodpeckers
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Alternative Names
Brian Wildsmith
Brian Wildsmith auteur d'ouvrages pour la jeunesse
Brian Wildsmith Brits kunstschilder
Brian Wildsmith englischer Maler und Kinderbuchillustrator
Brian Wildsmith il·lustrador britànic
Brian Wildsmith ilustrador británico
Brian Wildsmith ilustrator britanik
Wildsmith, Brian 1930-
Wildsmith, Brian Lwarence 1930-2016
בריאן וילדסמית סופר בריטי
וילדסמית, בריאן
וילדסמית, בריאן, 1930-
와일드스미스, 브라이언 1930-2016
ブライアン・ワイルドスミス
ワイルドスミス, ブライアン
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