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Gnomes
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Will Huygen, Rien Poortvliet (Illustrator)
A re-launch of the illustrated observations of gnome habits, anatomy and lifestyle designed for all age groups.
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Noah's ark
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Rien Poortvliet
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.
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Dutch Treat: The Artist's Life, Written and Painted by Himself
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Secrets of the Gnomes
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Rien Poortvliet (Photographer), Wil Huygen
An account of the life and work of gnomes, based on first-hand observations by the author and artist, who, themselves turned into gnomes, visited with gnomes in Lapland and Siberia.
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The Living Forest: A World of Animals
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Robert Elman, Rien Poortvliet
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Dogs
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Rein Poortvliet, Rien Poorvliet, Rien Poortvliet
A book of colour paintings and drawings of dogs, which includes the history, lore and behaviour of dogs. There are amusing depictions of dogs that resemble their owners (a bulldog and its jowly master), and dogs that do not (a chihuahua and its portly owner).
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He Was One of Us
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Rien Poortvliet
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The farm book
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Rien Poortvliet
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 Holland. Full color.
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Gnomes: Thirtieth Anniversary Edition
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Rien Poortvliet (Illustrator), Wil Huygen (Illustrator)
Until "Gnomes" was first published in Dutch in 1976, these friendly nocturnal creatures were only represented in folk lore. Poortvliet and Huygen set out to fill this gap with their own encyclopedic tome. Now, 30 years later, this beautifully illustrated volume continues to engage and enchant readers of all ages. Full color.
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The Book of the Sandman and the Alphabet of Sleep: And the Alphabet of Sleep
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Rien Poortvliet, Wil Huygen
The authors tell the story of their adventures as they set out to find the Sandman and discover his secrets. In their travels they come upon a hidden treasure - an illustrated opus in rhymed verse called "The Alphabet of Sleep".
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Daily Life in Holland in the Year 1566
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Rien Poortvliet
The creator of Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes captures the essence of everyday life in turbulent 16th-century Holland with words and images that are rich in detail and coloration. Poortvliet was inspired to create this text after discovering a distant ancestor's armoire containing a treasure trove of insights into the world of his forebears. 208 ...
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The pop-up book of gnomes.
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Rien Poortvliet
Pop-up pictures with movable parts and text describe the daily life of a gnome as he works, plays, and interacts with animals.
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Dogs
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A book of paintings and drawings on the subject of dogs with an accompanying text that embraces dog history, dog lore, dog behaviour and dog training and care. Many breeds are represented, from dachshunds to Dobermans and poodles to Pomeranians.
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Bed-Time Alphabet Stories
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Rien Poortvliet, Rien Poorvliet
Twenty-six letters of the alphabet...twenty-six sweet and funny pictures of animals at bedtime. Mama Rhinoceros is rocking the cradle. Amanda Panda likes fresh greens for Sunday breakfast. Douglas Dog has to stay sick in bed. The pictures are drawn with sensitivity and a great sense of humor. We can recognize in these bedtime portraits the sweet ...
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In My Grandfather's House
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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.
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A Gnome's Christmas
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Bruce Goldstone, Rien Poortvliet (Illustrator)
A mysterious box found in an old barn in Finland contains papers which detail how gnomes celebrate Christmas with games, music, food, and stories.
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Journey to the Ice Age: Mammoths and Other Animals of the Wild
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Rien Poortvliet
The acclaimed Dutch painter and illustrator of the enormously successful Gnomes takes readers back hundreds of thousands of years to the Ice Age. Through more than 220 pages of full-color illustrations and incisive text, Rien Poortvliet presents an up-close look at real and imaginary Ice Age animals.
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He Was One of Us: The Life of Jesus of Nazareth
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Rien Poortvliet's Horses
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Rien Poortvliet, Rien Portvliet
Horse lovers everywhere will rejoice at the more than 350 full-color illustrations of galloping, prancing, gallant horses of all breeds and sizes, from Appaloosa stallions to Shetland ponies. Among the subjects discussed in this book are famous horses in history, horse behavior, show horses, work horses, and more. Poortvliet's illustrations and ...
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The Complete Gnomes
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Rien Poortvliet, Rien Poorvliet, Wil Huygen
Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes arrived on American shores and jumped right onto the bestsellers lists, in 1977 and 1982 respectively. Scores of readers will again be delighted by the expressive illustrations and delightful text of these two books, now combined in one timeless volume. 414 pages of full-color illustrations.
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The living forest : a world of animals
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Rien Poortvliet, Marlies Comjean
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Gnomes
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Gnomes
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Wil Huygen, Rien Poortvliet
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Te Hooi En Te Gras
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Rien Poortvliet
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Gnomes Tomes
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Rien Poortvliet (Illustrator)
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