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 Info | Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2009. |
| Description | 94 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 note | Inspired by the 1807 poem The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast by William Roscoe. |
| LCCN | 2008935209 |
| ISBN | 9780763644222 |
| ISBN | 0763644226 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 811 AL246B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |