Isabelle and the Angel

By Thierry Magnier

Book Overview

Isabelle is lonesome and bored. When she's not painting with pink cake and strawberry jam, she goes to the Museum where she gazes at her favorite paintingthe one of the little Angel. Isabelle is smitten. And when the object of her affection comes to life one day, she discovers what it is she's been longing for all along. Georg Hallensleben's wonderfully lush illustrations enrich this sweet story about a contemplative pig named Isabelle who finds friends hip and a surefire cure for boredom all in one place.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811825264
• ISBN13: 9780811825269
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.2" x 0.4" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

This Year's Christmas Present for All Kids!

I fell in love with the cover picture, and the sweet smile on the face of the baby pig! The story is very sweet, and the illustrations are wonderful -- especially Isabelle. Her personality shines through on every page. I'm buying this book for all the children on my Christmas List!

Gem of a story

This book is an absolute treasure. I purchased it for a 5 year old girl who loves the art museum, but it captures the imagination of any age child. The artwork is magical and whimsical, and the writing is beautiful. Highly recommended.

You'll Fall in Love with this Story

Isabelle, the pig lives alone and is often lonely and bored. What she likes doing best is going to the museum, sitting on the red velvet chair and looking at her favorite picture. It is the painting with the beautiful, little boy angel at the bottom. One day, the little angel speaks to Isabelle and then takes her on a special tour of the museum...just the two of them. It's their secret. Thierry Magnier has written a lovely, sensitive story of two unusual friends who find a way to take care of each other. This simple story is beautifully illustrated by Georg Hallensleben's lush and expressive paintings. Together, they have created the perfect book...quiet, understated text combined with stunning artwork. Isabelle and the Angel will capture your youngster's imagination. This is a story your kids will want to read again and again and a book that is sure to become a classic.

A Lovely, Gentle Story

This is a lovely, gentle story replete with beautiful illustrations. It is a story about love and about sharing. The angel makes a good thing even better.It would not surprise me if this book one day becomes a classic.

a sweet book

I fell in love with this book the first time I saw it. Isabelle is adorable. The story is simple and thoughtful, the artwork gorgeous. All in all, a sweet book.