Gilda the giant sheep / Emilio Urberuaga ; English translation, Ben Dawlatly.
Material type:
TextLanguage: English Original language: Spanish Series: Colección somos8Publisher: [Madrid, Spain] : NubeOcho, 2018Copyright date: ©2018Edition: First editionDescription: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 33 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9788417123246
- 8417123245
- Gilda, la oveja gigante. English
| Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Urberuag Emilio | Available | 33111009316767 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Humorous illustrations in bright colors showcase an ewe with a big personality and an even bigger heart. ~Foreword Reviews
You may have heard of King Kong, but you have yet to hear of Gilda, the giant sheep!
Accompany her as she escapes from the shepherds into the city. Gilda will try to find a new home for herself, but what place can a giant sheep call home?
A tale full of tenderness with an endearing message: no matter who you are, you can find a home in the world. Written and illustrated by Emilio Urberuaga, Spanish National Illustration Prize Winner.
Originally published: 1993.
"Gilda the Giant Sheep was published in Europe 25 years ago. The author, Emilio Urberuaga, has won the National Prize for Illustration in Spain and is one of the most highly-regarded illustrators in Europe. On the 25th anniversary of its release, Gilda the Giant Sheep is being Published for the first time in English. For this edition, all the illustrations have been redone by the author, keeping in mind the originals. The text has also been reviewed following the original story."--Page facing title page.
"Gilda the giant sheep must escape from the mountain where she lives. When she arrives in the city, she has an incredible adventure. But will Gilda find a new home?"--Publisher's description.