The butterfly ball and the grasshopper's feast / [illustrated by] Alan Aldridge ; with verses by William Plomer ; and nature notes by Richard Fitter.

Author/creator Aldridge, Alan
Other author Plomer, William, 1903-1973.
Other author Fitter, Richard
Other author Roscoe, William, 1753-1831
Format Book
Publication InfoSomerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009.
Description94 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Subjects

Abstract Creatures that fly, or that creep, hop, or run, now wake all at once at a loud trumpet-call - it's the day of the Feast and the Butterfly Ball! Renowned illustrator Alan Aldridge introduced the fantastical world of the Butterfly Ball in this breathtaking modern classic. It is now available in a lavish new edition, complete with nature notes by Richard Fitter on each creature and an introduction to the life and work of Alan Aldridge.
General noteInspired by the 1807 poem The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast by William Roscoe.
LCCN 2008935209
ISBN9780763644222
ISBN0763644226

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 811 AL246B ✔ Available Place Hold