Description
In this charmingly illustrated collection of pet-related stories children will find out about some of history's most important scientists, artists, writers, and musicians and their beloved animals. Did you know that Mozart's pet starling was the inspiration for his Piano Concerto No. 17? Or that writer Dorothy Parker loved animals so much she let a pair of alligators swim in her bathtub? These are just a couple of the stories in this delightful and surprising collection that profiles the strong bond between humans and their pets.
Details
  • Author: Gallo, Ana & Quinn, Katherine
  • Publisher: Prestel Publishing Ltd
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 02/04/2020
  • ISBN: 9783791374253
  • B-Code: B050551
  • Illustrated: 44 colour illustrations
  • Pages: 48
  • Dimensions: 265x205mm
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