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Giant Island

Ilustrat de Doug Keith Autor Jane Yolen
en Limba Engleză Hardback – aug 2022 – vârsta până la 7 ani
In this wondrous book by award-winning fantasy author Jane Yolen and award-winning fantasy illustrator Doug Keith, two children and a dog explore the coves and caves of a tiny island. Under the watchful eye of Grandpa, the kids are thrilled to discover a huge surprise: the craggy rocks, tufted grass, and wind-swept trees on Giant Island are much more than they seem. Jane Yolen's text entrances readers with hints of age-old magic, and pays tribute to mystery, curiosity, and friendship. Doug Keith's paintings invite readers to discover the giant secret for themselves. Visit Giant Island, where fantastical adventures await.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781947277182
ISBN-10: 1947277189
Pagini: 32
Dimensiuni: 260 x 260 x 10 mm
Greutate: 0.49 kg
Editura: Flashlight Press
Colecția Flashlight Press
Locul publicării:United States

Recenzii

"Award-winning author Yolen... sings old songs in new ways." —Publishers Weekly

"Layers of intrigue surround this fun book from Jane Yolen and Doug Keith. [Recommended for] Lovers of Jane Yolen’s picture books and anyone who loves when the illustrations tell a story that the words do not." —Pam WattsFlavin, Head of Children’s Services, Robbins Library, Arlington, MA

Newsweek called Jane Yolen “The Hans Christian Anderson of American children’s literature” due to her significant contributions to children's literature, especially her original and collected fairy tales.

"Ava and Mason are on an outdoor adventure to go fishing and explore Giant Island with their grandpa….After reading this book with enjoyable dialogue and fun illustrations, young outdoor enthusiasts will want to go out and explore an island themselves." — The Columbian for Kids

"The pictures of the giant/island were so fun. And I loved the detail of the end pages. The ones in front showing the islands and the ones in back showing those same islands…. Kids will love comparing the two." —Stacy Bush Putman, Stacy's Books 

"Giant Island arrived today and it is gorgeous! Magical.... Simply beautiful! The cover is amazing with the gloss. I love the interior pages too. I think every bookstore on every island will want to order this book for years to come." —Karen S. Robbins, Award-winning children's author and former Romper Room teacher
"The wonder of childhood comes alive…literally..... Childhood magic shared with a new generation." —Kirkus Reviews
"Jane Yolen, who sees stories everywhere, takes a giant leap here. Through her text and through comic and scintillating illustrations by Doug Keith, we learn that though no man may be an island, an island might be—well, a giant adventure, at least." —Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked
"Lovingly rendered in whimsical illustrations that bring this fairy tale to life." —Danielle Ballantyne, Foreword Review
"A beautifully imaginative tale of discovery and magic and family history on an island that really lives up to its name." —Delia Sherman, anthologist and fantasy writer
"Keep your eyes wide open. There may be more than one giant in this magical place with giants who keep giant secrets." —David L. Harrison, author of The Book of Giant Stories
"This delightful book, with its slow and delicious reveal of the life of a magical island, will enchant those children who know (much better than we adults do!) how truly alive the world can be!" —Bruce Coville, Author of +100 titles
"Gigantic adventures await on Giant Island! Jane Yolen’s inquisitive text brightens Doug Keith’s well observed watercolors. I can’t wait to visit again!" —Tony DiTerlizzi, The Spiderwick Chronicles