‘He saw a dragonfly on a pond
With cathedral windows for each wing.
He saw the red tongue of a wren
When it opened up its beak to sing.’

Here is a magical, lyrical and thought-provoking picture book told in a mixture of story and verse by one of today’s most popular poets, Brian Patten. The wonder of the story is echoed perfectly in the beautifully detailed illustrations by Peter and Sian Bailey.

BEN'S MAGIC TELESCOPE
BRIAN PATTEN Illustrated by PETER & SIAN BAILEY

Ben's Magic Telescope is a magical, lyrical and thought-provoking new picture book that opens up the simple wonders of the world with beautiful illustrations and inspiring prose.

After finding the magic telescope on exactly the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month in the ninth year of his life, Ben discovers a whole new dimension to the world that he lives in. Ordinary things bloom with detail as the telescope shows him even more fantastical sights.

Brian Patten's thought-provoking verse brings a sense of awe to all that Ben sees, be it as simple as a spider in its web or as amazing as a footprint on the moon. By using a muted palette outside of the rings and vibrant, eye-catching colours, within, the illustrations encourage the reader to seek out details in the magnified view.

Ben's Magic Telescope is published by Puffin in paperback on 24 April 2003, #5.99

For more information on this title please contact Ian Lamb on 020 7010 3058 or email ian.lamb@penguin.co.uk