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Informationen zum Autor Leo Tolstoy was born in 1928 in Yasnaya Polyana, Tula Province, Russia, into a family of the old nobility. His best-known works include War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and Resurrection. During the Revolution of 1905, he came out on the side of the Russian peasantry, but in accordance with his doctrine, he categorically opposed revolutionary violence. He died in 1910. Klappentext These beautiful editions of classic tales are redesigned in celebration of 50 years of working with Watts, one of Europe's most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists, known in Europe simply as Bernadette. Full color. Zusammenfassung This beautiful story about sharing is a joy to read at Christmas or anytime throughout the year! Re-designed in celebration of 50 years of working with Bernadette Watts—one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists! this story is sure to win new fans as well as pleasing existing ones! Martin! a Russian shoemaker! wishes to meet Jesus. Instead he finds three strangers in need. After showing kindness towards each one! Martin learns that it was Jesus who visited him three times. Written by Leo Tolstoy and illustrated by one of Europe's most beloved illustrators! Bernadette Watts! this story of compassion is as relevant today as when it was first conceived. Praise for Bernadette Watts Little Red Riding Hood ! “My what big talent she has!” — Kirkus Reviews The Three Little Pigs ! “A marvelous offering that begs to be added to everyone’s storytelling repertoire.” — School Library Journal
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Bernadette Watts, known throughout Europe simply as Bernadette, has illustrated many dozens of folk- and fairy tales. Born in England, she loved to draw from childhood. She studied at the Maidstone Art School in Kent, UK, and for some time was taught by Brian Wildsmith and David Hockney. Bernadette’s many beautiful books include
The Snow Queen and
The Little Drummer Boy. Bernadette finds her inspiration in nature. Today she lives and works in Kent. She has been illustrating for NorthSouth Books and NordSüd Verlag since the beginning of her career fifty years ago.
Leo Tolstoy was born in 1928 in Yasnaya Polyana, Tula Province, Russia, into a family of the old nobility. His best-known works include War and Peace, Anna Karenina, and Resurrection. During the Revolution of 1905, he came out on the side of the Russian peasantry, but in accordance with his doctrine, he categorically opposed revolutionary violence. He died in 1910.
