The Land of Nod
Author(s): Robert Louis Stevenson
Ever wondered about the mysterious place we all visit when we fall asleep? Robert Louis Stevenson's classic children's poem about dreamland is given new life in this wonderfully illustrated book. Accompanied by Robert Hunter's bold and beautiful illustrations, this picture book will bring the beloved Scottish author's work to a whole new generation of young readers. Robert Frank Hunter is a London-based illustrator. Working on a range of projects in both print and moving image, he is keen to keep applying his work to new disciplines.
At home among my friends I stay,
But every night I go abroad
Afar into the land of Nod.
Robert Louis Stevenson’s much-loved children’s poem is given new life in this visually stunning adaption from illustrator Robert Hunter.
Hunter depicts a boy who is confined to his room by day with only his toys to keep him company. At night, however, he travels to a magical make-believe land. The talented illustrator transports us from a bright daylight scheme to a dreamy night-time realm illuminated by vibrant shades of pink and blue. The boy’s daytime companions (toys and other objects from his room) are transformed into giant creatures who now join him in this fantasy world.
Like all the best picture books, the details in Hunter’s illustrations invite further inspection, provoking curiosity and adding an entirely new dimension to Stevenson’s words. This luxurious hardback will enchant long-time fans of Robert Louis Stevenson and introduce a new generation of children to the classic poem. Age 3+
- Adrienne
Product Information
Deliberate, ethereal and playful, Robert Louis Stevenson's classic poem of childhood is given new meaning in the details of the illustrations.-The Wandering Bookseller
Rob Hunter graduated from U.W.E Bristol in 2007 and has been working as a freelance illustrator since. Alongside his professional practice, Rob always makes time to pursue personal projects, such as his growing body of narrative work. This is his first childrens book for Flying Eye, following two bestselling titles for Nobrow. Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson (13 November 1850 3 December 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist, and travel writer. His most famous works are Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."
General Fields
- :
- : Flying Eye Books
- : Flying Eye Books
- : 0.34
- : December 2016
- : 231mm X 272mm X 10mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : Robert Louis Stevenson
- : Hardback
- : Robert Hunter
- : English
- : 823.8
- : 32
- : illustrations