He Was There From the Day We Moved In
By Rhoda Levine
Illustrated by Edward Gorey
By Rhoda Levine
Illustrated by Edward Gorey
Category: Children's Classics
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$18.95
Oct 02, 2012 | ISBN 9781590175156 | 3-7 years
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Praise
Praise for He Was There the Day We Moved In:
“Gentle color washes over Edward Gorey’s illustrations of spindly boys and shaggy dog and skies. They set just the right note for this story that achieves a sensitive equilibrium of pathos and humor, a total effect that is sentimental without apology and optimistic without reason.” – The New York Times
Praise for Edward Gorey:
“Edward Gorey’s work is remarkable and mysterious. I find it fascinating.” – Max Ernst
“I like to return to Edward Gorey’s works…he really is becoming a master.” – Edmund Wilson
“One of the most original artistic and literary minds in late 20th century America.” –The Los Angeles Times
“[Edward Gorey] is sublime, absurd and mystical.” – Oskar Kokoschka
“[Edward] Gorey’s unique talent should be represented as possible in every collection of American art and literature.” – American Library Association (Booklist)
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