The Book from Far Away
$46.92
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
12 September 2023
Summary
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 4 to 8. A child busy reading in a treehouse spots a family who seems to have just arrived on Earth for a picnic. The youn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781662651335 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1662651333 |
| Author: | Bruce Handy, Julie Benbassat |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Minerva |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 12 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 254mm x 203mm |
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Critics Review
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book
“A magical, wordless tribute to the universal power of reading.” — We Are Teachers
“Amazing! Bruce and Julie have created a wonderful addition to the wordless book canon. Julie’s beautiful art is rich with detail and visual invention. She shows everyday and otherworldly incidents through flowing, organic compositions that carry the reader on a delightfully strange, compelling, and heartwarming adventure.” — David Wiesner, 3-time winner of the Caldecott Medal
“This wordless tale speaks volumes…..emphasizes that kids understand kids, no matter their origin, and that books have universal appeal—literally. Readers will love poring over the clearly composed artwork’s luminous, wondrously imaginative, interplanetary details.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Intriguing….Benbasset’s distinctive renderings of the outer space family and its belongings exude charm.”— Publishers Weekly
““Alluring….beautifully conceived by Handy and Benbasset, dazzles….” — Nell Beram, Shelf Awareness
“Stunning … will inspire and empower storytellers AND storymakers.” — Kitlitbrain
“★ Exquisite illustrations …. Lovely”. — Imagination Soup
““Wordless masterpiece.” — Let’s Talk Picture Books
“The sweetest tale of connection and love of reading. No matter what form reading comes in—whether it be on paper, online, audio, or even extraterrestrial, we are all connected to great stories. Each page is packed with adventure and curiosity and I promise you’ll love the journey!” — Squarepegsroundworld
About The Author
Bruce Handy
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.
Julie Benbassat is an illustrator based in New Jersey. Since graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design in 2019, Julie has created illustrations for The New Yorker, the New York Times, and NPR, among others. She is the illustrator of The Screaming Hairy Armadillo and 76 Other Animals with Weird, Wild Names (Workman, 2020). This is her first picture book.
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