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M Is For Moose

By (author): Charles Pachter

One of Canada’s leading visual artists, Charles Pachter, adds a Canadian twist to the alphabet book with his M is for Moose, a delightful and unexpected take on a form we thought we knew well.


Combining words and images, M is for Moose is both visually stunning and full of fun. It includes images from Pachter’s portfolio of famous paintings, including Joy Ride, with the Queen on a moose, and a young Margaret Atwood with flaming red hair. Covering the iconic to the playful, it celebrates our country, history, and culture while offering a spirited lesson in the ABCs.


An icon himself, Pachter’s work is collected globally. His M is for Moose is destined to become a classic of Canadian children’s literature.

AUTHOR

Charles Pachter

Charles Pachter is one of Canada’s leading contemporary artists. He is an award-winning painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, historian, and lecturer. His canvases hang in public and private collections around the world, and in the McMichael Collection in Kleinburg, Ontario, and the Art Gallery of Ontario. He is the author of two children’s books, M is for Moose: A Charles Pachter Alphabet (winner of the I.O.D.E. Book Award, nominated for the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Illustrated Book Award and the Canadian Booksellers Association’s Libris Award) and Canada Counts: A Charles Pachter Counting Book. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada. He lives in Toronto.

Reviews

“B is for beaver, British Columbia and butter tarts. Iconic artist Charles Pachter celebrates all things Canadian with his ABC book of patriotic imagery. Parents will appreciate the early art lesson, while little ones will benefit from the eh-to-Zs.”
– Canadian Family

“This eclectic collection of iconic images portraying A to Z will stimulate good discussions about the history, culture and landscape that make Canada unique.”
– Today’s Parent

“Pachter has illustrated a truly Canadian picture book of striking beauty and style.”
– CM Magazine

“I predict that not only will this book be a best-seller this season but that it is destine to endure as one of this country’s all-time classics.”
– Toronto Star

“An engaging collection of his art and light verse…that adults will enjoy as much as children.”
– National Post

“A collectors’ item for young and old … It’s never too soon to get kids on the Can Lit bandwagon, and this picture aphabet book will do the double duty of also exposing the little ones to Canadian visual art.”
– The Edmonton Journal

“Just the thing to send overseas or south of the border – a one stop all ages, entirely Canadian gift!”
– Quill and Quire

“C is for Canada – and for Charles Pachter’s mind. The Toronto artist’s passion for this country looms large in this alphabet book, which celebrates everything from canoes and ducks to the people who have left their own patterns on the very fabric of our nation … [This book] made me laugh out loud.”
– The Guelph Mercury

“This is one alphabet book that will appeal to art lovers.”
– Winnipeg Free Press

“Pachter is one of the most prominent figures on the Canadian art scene, and in this book he marries the worlds of art and words to dramatic and fun effect.”
– Village Post

“Blends words and image into a masterpiece of contemporary art … this beautiful book will delight art lovers of all ages.”
– The Nugget

“Pachter’s career and artwork have been an enduring love-letter to this country. M is for Moose continues that legacy, giving his fans a chance to pass his patriotic passion on to their children and grandchildren.”
– Torontoist.com

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One of Canada’s leading visual artists, Charles Pachter, adds a Canadian twist to the alphabet book with his M is for Moose, a delightful and unexpected take on a form we thought we knew well.

Combining words and images, M is for Moose is both visually stunning and full of fun. It includes images from Pachter’s portfolio of famous paintings, including Joy Ride, with the Queen on a moose, and a young Margaret Atwood with flaming red hair. Covering the iconic to the playful, it celebrates our country, history, and culture while offering a spirited lesson in the ABCs.

An icon himself, Pachter’s work is collected globally. His M is for Moose is destined to become a classic of Canadian children’s literature.

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Details

Dimensions:

64 Pages
9.15in * 11.58in * 0.4in
540gr

Published:

August 01, 2008

ISBN:

9781897151334

Book Subjects:

JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Alphabet

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Language:

eng

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