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Paloma and the Red Carpet

Brief Description
When Paloma arrives at the big building with so many other children living there, she stays silent and watches. But soon, the cosy red carpet beckons—a place for her to draw and make friends, learn the language, and learn to read. More change looms, however, and... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A tender, child-friendly exploration of immigration, new experiences and the power of creativity from acclaimed author/illustrator Carme Lemniscates

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When Paloma arrives at the big building with so many other children living there, she stays silent and watches. But soon, the cosy red carpet beckons—a place for her to draw and make friends, learn the language, and learn to read.

More change looms, however, and the children learn they'll have to leave their beloved carpet behind. So, Paloma and her friends get creative and imagine a fitting farewell for their magic carpet.

Paloma and the Red Carpet is a touching story of refuge, change, and friendship from the talented author/illustrator Carme Lemniscates.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781668944912

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: Full-color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Carme Lemniscates

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 386g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Carme Lemniscates is an author, illustrator, and designer of children’s books. She finds inspiration in nature and mythology—and seeks to create books that grow each reader’s love and respect for this wonderful planet we share. She enjoys creating stories and art that can help children navigate the realities of our world today, as well as better understand themselves and others. Carme founded Lemniscates Studio in 2010, and since then, she has been gratified to see many of her books translated into different languages, reaching children of different countries and cultures.   Carme Lemniscates is an author, illustrator, and designer of children’s books. She finds inspiration in nature and mythology—and seeks to create books that grow each reader’s love and respect for this wonderful planet we share. She enjoys creating stories and art that can help children navigate the realities of our world today, as well as better understand themselves and others. Carme founded Lemniscates Studio in 2010, and since then, she has been gratified to see many of her books translated into different languages, reaching children of different countries and cultures.  

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