I have an extra special 'we like to read' today from one of my favourite bloggers! I know you will love her, over to you Lori! x
Hi, I'm Lori, mama of a boy called F, exploring the wilds of motherhood over on my blog Wild & Grizzly. I'm guest posting for the lovely Fritha today and sharing one of my good book reviews. I hope you like it. x
Hi, I'm Lori, mama of a boy called F, exploring the wilds of motherhood over on my blog Wild & Grizzly. I'm guest posting for the lovely Fritha today and sharing one of my good book reviews. I hope you like it. x
If you have visited my blog over the last month, you'll know that I've been a little bit in love with Paris. The architecture, the food, the art, ah the romance of it all. So on our return I couldn't resist buying F this good book to remind him of his adventures.
A Lion in Paris is one of those books that the moment you see it, you know you must have it. Its beautiful large format holds the stunning illustrations of multi-award winning author/illustrator Beatrice Alemagna. The story unfolds as a lonely lion, bored of his existence in the savannah, travels to Paris for a different pace of life. On reaching the city of light, the lion is disappointed as he blends into the blur of the Parisian backdrop, puzzled at the lack of stares or screams he roars out for attention in the metro only to be ignored. Feeling sad and alone he wanders the streets, visiting some of the iconic landmarks the city has to offer.
'When he went out into the street, it started to rain. That made him think of the his lovely sunny grasslands and he felt sad. He turned all grey and shiny like the roofs around him'
What was once grey and cold, he now finds full of light and beauty, bewitched by his new home he finds a place where he can stay and be admired forever.
Turning each page of this book is like discovering a new masterpiece, a montage of mediums coming together to create illustrations with depth and character. The muted tones and delicate drawings invites you to explore its pages, which accents the city over the century. The small details of baguettes, cut out people from different eras, the black habit nuns, all nod at life as it was and is, in this vibrant place. This book would make a great gift for any child wanting to explore their imagination, or for an adult with a love of beautiful things.
What are you reading this week?
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61 comments:
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Love the Plane ceiling light! Wish it was a Helicopter tho. ;)
Love this one http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/montana-ceiling-light.html
http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/searchlight-floor-lamp-chrome-glass.html
I love this stylish floor lamp.
This would be such a cool desk lamp: http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/libra-table-lamp-antique-brass.html
Hazel Rea - @beachrambler
Enluce Outdoor Post Light - I like this.
Morgan 2 Light Table Lamp Satin Chrome
I like the Felix Table Lamp http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/felix-table-lamp-chrome-base-only.html
The Capri Table Lamp in Antique Cream - simple but elegant.
I love this tiffany floor lamp http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/dragonfly-tiffany-floor-lamp.html
I love the sphere floor lamp in black.It would look amazing in my living room!!Beautiful lamps....all of em!
Love the Plane ceiling light
I love the Lento 5 Light Semi-Flush Ceiling Light
love the dynamo floor lamp
Love Tiffany http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/orsino-tiffany-table-lamp-large.html
I love the funky table lamp! http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/cuadrax-table-lamp-1-light-polished-chrome.html
Great giveaway! I like this lamp: http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/waverly-floor-lamp.html
Debora Ferri
debby_f@hotmail.it
I'm a big fan of floor lamps and this one would look great in my new house - http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/arcs-floor-lamp-fabric-shade.html
http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/flexible-floor-lamp-chrome.html love this! Do a lot of cross stitch at night and my one is very temperamental lol
I love the Frost Touch Table Lamp x
The pictures in that book are beautiful.
this looks AMAZING! i seriously want this book now, purely for the pictures.
LOOKS GREAT
The dynamo floor lamp is LEGIT! :)
I love the Hand Painted Flemish Chandelier - think it would look great in my bedroom or kitchen even x
I love the Fisherman Lantern Ceiling Light in antique brass - would look great in the kitchen
Fisherman Lantern Ceiling Light - antique brass
Fisherman Lantern Ceiling Light - antique brass
Fisherman Lantern Ceiling Light - antique brass
I like the studio floor lamp - http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/studio-floor-lamp-chrome.html - My other half loves this style
would love this http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/meissa-bathroom-light.html
http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/boston-floor-lamp-antique-brass.html this is lovely
This looks amazing: http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/jh-miller-angelica-table-lamp-2-light-bronze.html
This book looks so cool! I always find the coolest reads on your blog :)
I love this - http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/jh-miller-dorchester-floor-lamp-satin-chrome.html
I have a thing for chandeliers, and this one is rather amazing! http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/contemporary-strass-crystal-chandelier-21-light-chrome-44678.html
Cameroon Ceiling Light - black/marble glass
looks great
www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/2007-range-5-light-ceiling-fitting-chrome.html
http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/moodlight-plus-led-speaker-light-black.html - I absolutely love this Moodlight with speaker!
Beautiful book! It's as much a coffee table book as a children's read!
The Tokyo wall light. Simple. :)
Halogen Kitchen Ceiling Light - Satin Chrome....so perfect that I am going to order!!
My favourite piece is the fabulously fun children's Plane Ceiling Light! I love the satin silver and glass finish as it would go with any colour scheme.
Oh this book looks wonderful - I really love the sound of it, going to look for it on amazon now - the illustrations are beautiful
Laura x
I like the Osaka FLoor Lamp - Antique Chrome, my house is short of reading lamps!
desperately need something for our new house, been in for 6 months and still not bought anything to light the living room except the ceiling light!
I love this Limoges light - bit of bling in my bedroom! http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/limoges-ceiling-light.html
I like the Lupin Ceiling Light.
The dynamo floor lamp.
i redoing my bathroom and LOVE this Livorno Shaver Mirror Cabinet
http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/moodlight-plus-led-speaker-light-black.html
i love the plane light x
Tortoise Tiffany Lamp - Green
Mother and Child Floor Lamp - Black Chrome
love the http://www.lightingmajestic.co.uk/dragonfly-tiffany-table-lamp.html sooooo pretty xxx
My favourite is the petal floor lamp.
JH Miller - Dorchester Ceiling Light - 3 Light Satin Chrome
Thats funny - I was looking at this book in a wondow yesterday on the way to meet you! Looks great :)
plane ceiling light
Roar! Yes please x
This looks like such a great book - I'm always on the lookout for new kiddos books!
Fabulous. What imaginative pictures. Love the style.
(p.s. what's the html we need to add to our own sites to join up?)
Totally in love with these illustrations Fritha!
And thanks for joining in with #recipeoftheweek. I've Pinned and Tweeted this post and there's a fresh linky live now. You might have already popped over but if not, please do!
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