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The book from far away
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- Book Synopsis
- In this fantastical picture book perfect for fans of Aaron Becker's Journey, a human child and a child from another planet discover that no matter where you live or what your books are like reading-and sharing-are universal. A cosmic celebration of the joy of sharing books and having new experiences awaits readers in this captivating wordless picture book for ages 3 to 6. A child reading in a treehouse spots a family who has just arrived on Earth for a picnic. The youngest member of the alien family holds a mind-bending strange object. Could it be a book from outer space? At the end of this gorgeously illustrated tale, each child returns home with a book from far away to remember a kind stranger. Sure to take its place among gently fantastical favourites like Sophie Blackall's If You Come to Earth and Carson Ellis's Du Iz Tak?, this picture book will enchant and delight curious kids and book lovers everywhere.
- About The Author
- 'Bruce Handy is the author of The Happiness of a Dog With a Ball in its Mouth, illustrated by Hyewon Yum. He is also a journalist, essayist, critic, and the author of Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children's Literature as an Adult. He lives in New York with his wife, the novelist Helen Schulman. He lives in New York.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781662651335
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Minerva, (15 August 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 40
- Weight
- 506 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 254 x 203 x 13 mm
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