Poppies Afield Narrated Art Book

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Written by Bill Martin, Jr., this vintage miniature book is illustrated with beautiful watercolor paintings by Colette Portal juxtaposed with … Read more Written by Bill Martin, Jr., this vintage miniature book is illustrated with beautiful watercolor paintings by Colette Portal juxtaposed with hand-lettered text by Ray Barber.

Part of Bill Martin's Little Nature Books series this is a hard-to-find collectible children's book which is sophisticated enough for an adult to enjoy.

The title page states that the book text was set to music by guitarist Al Caiola known for The Guns of Navarone, I'll Walk the Line, The Magnificent Seven, the theme from Bonanza, and more.

Poppies Afield by Bill Martin, Jr.
with watercolors by Colette Portal and hand-lettering by Ray Barber
Recordings of this story are narrated by Bill Martin Jr. with music by Guitarist Al Caiola
Encyclopaedia Britannica Educational Corporation, 1975
15 Pages
4 1/2" x 6 1/4"

This is a vintage book is in good condition showing typical and age-appropriate wear mostly on the cover with some scuffs on the back and a tear on the last page. See less