is a wonderful new book that has just been published...
My copy arrived today, and I simply can't tell you
how meaningful the text is,
how glorious the illustrations are...and,
with Peter Sis's art on the cover (click here),
it's an absolute must-have.
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"We Are All Born Free"...
'Every child needs to own this book
and every parent needs to read it.
A simplified version of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
is presented via the brilliant illustrations of
some of the world’s most wonderful illustrators.
All royalties from this book are donated to
Amnesty International.'
'The Universal Declaration of Human Rightswas signedon 10th December 1948.It was compiled after World War Twoto declare and protect the rightsof all people from all countries.This beautiful collection, published 60 years on,celebrates each declaration with an illustrationby an internationally-renowned artist or illustrator andis the perfect gift for children and adults alike.Published in association with Amnesty International,with a foreword by David Tennant and John Boyne.Includes art work contributions from Axel Scheffler,Peter Sis, Satoshi Kitamura, Alan Lee, Polly Dunbar, Jackie Morris, Debi Gliori, Chris Riddell, Catherine and Laurence Anholt and many more...'
(Frances Lincoln Limited, Publisher)