By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. Publishers Weekly (starred review) auspicious debut.
Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. Can it also lead her home and to her heart's desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free.
Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Full color.īook Synopsis A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination - and unexpected friendship. Plus, picture books to use in high school English and all of our book lists.About the Book Readers can follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in this wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determinationNand unexpected friendshipN by an artist who has worked on films for Disney, Lucasfilm, and Pixar. What are your favorite wordless picture books for the classroom? Come and share in our WeAreTeachers HELPLINE group on Facebook. Illustrated primarily with a variety of lines, readers will learn about the power of perseverance in this wordless skating tale. When two shy kids meet at a pool, a friendship blossoms and their imagination take them on an underwater adventure. Sidewalk Flowers by JonArno LawsonĪ father and daughter are transformed by the wild flowers they encounter on their walk and the power of small acts of kindness. The fossil come to life and the young boy must figure out to make things normal again. While visiting the beach, a boy and his dog discover a fossil that inspires his imagination. Unlikely friends and dancers, Flora and flamingo discover the ups and downs of friendship as they prepare for their big performance. When three children find a bag of magical chalk, adventure ensues as their drawings come to life. Mirror explores the similarities and differences in the lives of two boys, one in Morocco and the other in Australia.
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