A mysterious box found in an old barn in Finland contains papers which detail how gnomes celebrate Christmas with games, music, food, and stories. Author: Poortvliet, Rien Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0810950170 ISBN-13: 9780810950177..
An intensive look at the world of canines by the creator of "Gnomes" includes meticulously detailed drawings, paintings, and expert tips that cover the history, lore, training, breeds, and care of dogs Author: Poortvliet, Rien Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-1..
It is often said that Americans can be divided into two groups: those who grew up on a farm and those who wished they had. This book will give pleasure--and information--to both. Hundreds of illustrations, rendered with perception, wit, and accuracy offer a heartwarming look at life on a farm in Hol..
The author has tried to tell the story of Jesus by letting faces and hands of the people do the talking. Author: Rien Poortvliet Publisher: Baker Pub Group Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0801071356 ISBN-13: 9780801071355..
The life of Jesus is chronicled in original paintings by an outstanding contemporary artist and in a handlettered text Author: Poortvliet, Rien Publisher: Doubleday Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0385135769 ISBN-13: 9780385135764..
Poortvliet has created a stunning heart-catching book of full-color paintings and handlettered text that tells the greatest of all stories by capturing the human qualities of Jesus and the very real and ordinary people around. An extraordinary celebration of the life of Jesus. Author: Rien Poortvlie..
The illustrator of "Gnomes" imaginatively captures his own heritage in a stunning visual recreation of his family, ranging from an eight-year-old cowherd in the 1600s up through the present day Author: Poortvliet, Rien Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 08109..
In Journey to the Ice Age: Mammoths and Other Animals of the Wild, Rien Poortvliet, the famed Dutch illustrator of the highly acclaimed Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes, sits in an imaginary seat high up on a ladder and he takes us on a journey back hundreds and thousands of years, making vivid obse..
The renowned artist and author of Gnomes gives his special imaginative touch to the famous biblical story through more than two hundred full-color paintings and a lively retelling of the saga of Noah, his construction of the Ark, his gathering of the animals of the world, and the Great Flood. Author..
A compendium of enlightened natural history, delicate observation and creative fantasy, The Living Forest cannot fail to instruct and delight anyone who has the preservation and survival of wild creatures at heart. Author: Rien Poortvliet Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc. Binding: Hardcover Language:..