The Magic Hour
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2019

The Magic Hour

By Ian Beck

Two girls chase mysterious lights, seeking fairies. Will they find magic or something unexpected?

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32 pages
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In a sun-drenched garden, Lily and Rose spot mysterious lights and believe fairies are near. As they venture out at sunset, their quest for magic leads to unexpected discoveries. Will their adventure end in disappointment, or will they uncover a different kind of enchantment? Inspired by the iconic painting, this tale brings Victorian charm to life, inviting readers to explore the wonders hidden in plain sight.

From the publisher

Inspired by the world-famous John Singer Sargent painting, Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, this charming book brings the Victorian subjects to life One long, hot summer, Lily and Rose are playing in the garden of a large country house when they spot a strange light. It must be fairies! Determined to catch them, they sneak out at sunset to find the fairies. However, things aren’t always what they seem. Will Lily and Rose be disappointed or will they find something that’s magic in its own way? Based on the world-famous John Singer Sargent painting Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose, Ian Beck brings the subjects to life and reveals an inspirational world behind the painting.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about natureBooks about magicBooks about fairiesBooks about imagination and playBooks about art
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Book details

Publication
Published
October 1, 2019
First published
October 29, 2019
Publisher
Tate
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781849766241

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