Books by Rien Poortvliet
Journey to the Ice Age: Mammoths and Other Animals of the Wild
In Journey to the Ice Age: Mammoths and Other Animals of the Wild, Rien Poortvliet, the famed Dutch illustrator of the highly acclaimed Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes, sits in an imaginary seat high up on a ladder and he takes us on a journey back hundreds and thousands of years, making vivid observations of animals, both real and imagined, along the way. Best known for his portrayals and stories of people, animals, and such fantastic creatures as gnomes, Poortvliet gives us a privileged look at animals from both the present and the past and captures their beauty in this newly illustrated volume.
Starting in present-day Holland, Poortvliet observes, and illustrates, the many animals who inhabit this earth, in great detail. He may catch a rabbit, lynx, or partridge sauntering by, or admire a doe with her young right beneath him. He takes notice of foxes, deer, and wolves, and portrays them realistically and convincingly.
Poortvliet continues on his journey to the sixteenth century, a time when humans coexisted with such predators as bears, lynx, and wolves, and other wild animals. His journey ends with the people and animals of the Ice Age, and he imagines the now-extinct mammoth and other creatures in their natural habitat - the giant deer, the wooly rhinoceros, the wild horse, the auroch, and the cave lion.
Exploring the boundaries of time travel and studying the wild animals at close range, Poortvliet documents their daily habits and rituals. His colorful account unfolds before us to reveal the many interesting facts about the mammals: How much bigger is an elk than a deer or a doe? How do you subdue a rhinoceros? How many pounds is a mammoth's daily food intake?
Journey to the Ice Age: Mammoths and Other Creatures of the Wild is filled with over 220 pages of full-color illustrations that will bring to life many of these now-extinct animals. Poortvliet's countless fans will be enchanted with this new and intriguing book.
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Dogs
by Seymour Simon, Rien Poortvliet, Emily Gravett
It's easy to see why dogs are the most popular pets in the world. For a run in the park or a cozy snuggle on the couch, a dog is the perfect companion! But dogs are much more than just loyal pets. For thousands of years, these amazing animals have helped people herd sheep, hunt for food, and keep warm.
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to bring you an updated edition of his classic full-color photographic introduction to man's best friend.
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Dogs
by Seymour Simon, Rien Poortvliet, Emily Gravett
Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon answers all your questions about man’s best friend in this full-color photographic nonfiction picture book ideal for young dog lovers and anyone considering getting a pet dog.
When and why did dogs become pets for humans? What makes dogs so intelligent? How strong is a dog’s sense of smell? What does it take to care for a pet dog? Find out and more in this fun, accessible exploration of the most popular pet in the world. Canine fans will devour the fun facts, fascinating science, and useful tips for present and future dog-owners.
This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index. An excellent choice for classrooms and homeschooling, Dogs supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
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Dogs
by Seymour Simon, Rien Poortvliet, Emily Gravett
Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and color are bounding through this irresistible book. Can you choose one dog to love best of all? With playful pencil and watercolor illustrations to delight children and adults alike, everyone will long to bark along with the Chihuahua and tickle the Dalmatian's tummy. This is a wonderfully satisfying book with a twist in the tail.
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Noah's Ark
by Rien Poortvliet, Heinz Janisch, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Linda Falken, Francesca Crespi
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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Noah's Ark
by Rien Poortvliet, Heinz Janisch, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Linda Falken, Francesca Crespi
The author and illustrator gives his special imaginative touch to the most famous animal story through more than two hundred full-color paintings and a lively text
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Noah's Ark
by Rien Poortvliet, Heinz Janisch, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Linda Falken, Francesca Crespi
An imaginative interpretation of the story of Noah and his ark filled with animals showcases the distinctive and fanciful illustrations of the Hans Christian Andersen Medal-winning artist.
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Noah's Ark
by Rien Poortvliet, Heinz Janisch, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Linda Falken, Francesca Crespi
When God tells Noah to build an ark to keep earth's creatures safe during the coming mighty flood, Mrs. Noah and their sons all give him a hand. Scene by scene, six appealing 3-D pop-ups tell the story building the Ark, gathering the animals, birds, and reptiles, weathering 40 days of rain, sending out a dove to look for land and, in a splendid finale, the doors of the Ark open and the animals come out two by two!
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Noah's Ark
by Rien Poortvliet, Heinz Janisch, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Linda Falken, Francesca Crespi
Children and adults will love this beautiful retelling of Noah’s Ark and the massive flood that destroyed the earth. The story is illustrated with paintings and drawings in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Featured artists include Gustave Courbet, Marc Chagall, John Henry Dearle, Lodewijk Tieling, Aurelio Luini, Giulio Bonasone, Jacob Bouttats, and Joseph Anton Koch. The book concludes with a note about each artwork.
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Noah's Ark
by Rien Poortvliet, Heinz Janisch, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Linda Falken, Francesca Crespi
The story of Noah's ark filled with animals, and the terrible flood that covered the earth, has always held particular appeal for children—and great fascination for artists. This retelling, faithful to the spirit of the Bible text, is graced with distinctive illustrations by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger. Fanciful yet reverent, her full-page pictures and charming vignettes offer an imaginative interpretation of this favorite Old Testament story.
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Daily Life in Holland in the Year 1566 And the Story of My Ancestor's Treasure Chest
The vivid illustrations of famed Dutch artist and naturalist Rien Poortvliet are admired all over the world. His warm and imaginative portrayals and stories of people, animals, or such fantastic creatures as gnomes are loved by readers of all generations. His countless fans will be enchanted by this intriguing new book, Daily Life in Holland in the Year 1566, And the Story of My Ancestor's Treasure Chest.
To create this latest gem, Poortvliet found inspiration in the rich legacy of Dutch landscape and genre painting traditions and in his own Dutch heritage as well. He became intrigued by a document dating from the year 1566 that revealed the existence of an armoire owned by his distant ancestor, Jacob Jansz Poortvliet. That armoire led Rien Poortvliet to come upon something valuable indeed - a treasure trove of insights into the world of his ancestor.
Characteristically evocative, the words and images in Daily Life in Holland are rich in detail and delicate in coloration, and perhaps the most beautiful of any of Poortvliet's works to date. In this fascinating saga, he recreates the lives of his forebears as they toiled and celebrated their way through daily existence. He does not conjure up a romantic vision of the past - the Dutch countryside was not all tulips and windmills! There were adversity and hard work, and we learn that 1566 was an extraordinary year in Holland, marked by famine and plague, great freezes, floods and droughts, comets and earthquakes, and an invasion by the Spanish as well.
Poortvliet's colorful account unfolds before us to reveal how ordinary men, women, and children lived: what kinds of clothes they wore, what their houses were like, what they are and how they cooked. How did they celebrate Christmas? What did the people do for a living and what kind of money did they have? What did a girl's engagement ring look like? How many different kinds of swords and firearms did they have? Exploring his own roots, Poortvliet captures the beauty of everyday life and livelihood in turbulent sixteenth-century Holland.
Rien Poortvliet is recognized as the greatest living Dutch artist. He first won acclaim in this country when Abram's Gnomes and Secrets of the Gnomes (text by Wil Huygen) became best-sellers. His other Abrams books - Dutch Treat, The Living Forest, The Farm Book, Dogs, The Book of the Sandman, In My Grandfather's House, and Noah's Ark - have also won a devoted following. His works are popular as well in Australian, Canadian, Danish, German, Finnish, French, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, and Yugoslavian editions.
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Farm Book
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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In My Grandfather's House
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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Rien Poortvliet's Horses
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 his candid commentary make this a truly enjoyable book.
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