Description
'Let's go,' says the boy in the red jumper. The reader does just that, and becomes the centre of the action in this unfolding adventure.
A young boy with a wild imagination makes a trip to the corner shop to buy apples. It isn't far. Indeed, it's just a quick walk through the garden, but the boy's sense of wonder transforms an everyday errand into an odyssey. In the garden, a small coppice becomes a huge, dark wood with fire-breathing dragons and a sleeping giant. A pond becomes the high seas teeming with sharks and marauding pirates. There's a clever twist too. The boy asks the reader to join him on the expedition.
Illustrations full of glorious detail show the scenes from above. The reader uses this birds - eye perspective to guide the boy through the adventure and even lends a hand by turning the pages to escape looming danger!
About the Author
Charlotte Dematons ( b. 1957) was born in France and studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Art in Amsterdam. Ms Dematons has illustrated numerous children's books for which she received many prestigious awards. Uniquely talented in picture - book art, Charlotte's work is reminiscent of an old master, painted with loving care.
Reviews
'This beautifully illustrated book encourages children to imagine adventure in the everyday, taking them on a journey with surprises on every page. By engaging readers with direct prompts, it provides plenty of opportunity for interaction and participation. This exciting story will keep young and brave readers hooked throughout.' - Seven Stories
Book Information
ISBN 9781788070386
Author Charlotte Dematons
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lemniscaat Ltd
Publisher Lemniscaat Ltd
Weight(grams) 380g
A young boy with a wild imagination makes a trip to the corner shop to buy apples. It isn't far. Indeed, it's just a quick walk through the garden, but the boy's sense of wonder transforms an everyday errand into an odyssey. In the garden, a small coppice becomes a huge, dark wood with fire-breathing dragons and a sleeping giant. A pond becomes the high seas teeming with sharks and marauding pirates. There's a clever twist too. The boy asks the reader to join him on the expedition.
Illustrations full of glorious detail show the scenes from above. The reader uses this birds - eye perspective to guide the boy through the adventure and even lends a hand by turning the pages to escape looming danger!
About the Author
Charlotte Dematons ( b. 1957) was born in France and studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy of Art in Amsterdam. Ms Dematons has illustrated numerous children's books for which she received many prestigious awards. Uniquely talented in picture - book art, Charlotte's work is reminiscent of an old master, painted with loving care.
Reviews
'This beautifully illustrated book encourages children to imagine adventure in the everyday, taking them on a journey with surprises on every page. By engaging readers with direct prompts, it provides plenty of opportunity for interaction and participation. This exciting story will keep young and brave readers hooked throughout.' - Seven Stories
Book Information
ISBN 9781788070386
Author Charlotte Dematons
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Lemniscaat Ltd
Publisher Lemniscaat Ltd
Weight(grams) 380g
