One of a Kind : A Story About Sorting and Classifying - Neil Packer

One of a Kind

A Story About Sorting and Classifying

By: Neil Packer

Hardcover | 1 October 2020

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Publishing in the Walker Studio imprint, this witty, magnificently-illustrated book plays with the idea of "sorting".

The animal kingdom, modes of transport, musical instruments, art and architectural movements, and even the clouds in the sky … anything and everything can be sorted into groups! Framed by a charming narrative about a father and son, this is a book about categories; on a journey into town, a boy called Arvo explores the many ways in which we classify the world around us, to fascinating – and often charming – effect. One of a Kind marks Neil Packer’s debut as an author-illustrator, following his extraordinary artwork for Peter Frankopan’s The Silk Roads. With a witty text and breathtaking pictures, this story deserves its title: a true original by a remarkable talent.

About the Author

Neil Packer's work for children includes his award-winning illustrations for Gillian Cross' retellings of the Odyssey and the Iliad, as well as for the children's edition of Peter Frankopan's international bestseller The Silk Roads (Bloomsbury). This is the first book he has both written and illustrated for Walker. Neil lives in London with his son Arvo.
Industry Reviews
A magnificent book that is as captivating and witty as it is beautifully illustrated. I loved it. * Peter Frankopan *
It is clearly a great achievement with some incredibly beautiful page design. * Alexis Deacon *
Oh wow, Neil! Oh WOW! It's wonderful. * Gillian Cross, adapter of the text of The Iliad and The Odyssey *
Wow! This is an out of the box quirky stunner. One of Kind by Neil Packer is a charming story about sorting and classifying the world around but ultimately it's a story about what makes us...us. The amazing art invites hours of page-gazing. Double Wow!!! * Simon Smith, Primary School Principal *
Recommended for any library. Readers will understand the basics of genealogy through a straightforward narrative. * School Library Journal *

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