Daydreams for Night

Name: Daydreams for Night
Brand: Unknown
SKU: 9781927018170
Price: 27.99 NZD
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By David Ouimet and John Southworth

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Summary

Daydreams for Night is a whimsical and contemplative exploration of the world through the eyes of a dreamer. The book blends lyrical storytelling and enigmatic illustrations, inviting readers into surreal narratives where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. It's a journey into the mind's creative depths, perfect for those who revel in the beauty of imagination.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to atmospheric storytelling accompanied by evocative illustrations. It offers a blend of surreal narratives and haunting imagery that provoke thought and stir the imagination, perfect for readers who appreciate a unique and artistic literary experience.

Age range 8 to 12

Description

Seven very short stories from acclaimed musician John Southworth will tweak the mind and peak imagination. Meet the boy with grey hair, who spends his days on a cargo ship peeling potatoes, a strange man who keeps a ferris wheel in his backyard, and a whale that lives in a manmade lake on the top of a faraway hill.

Chock-full of details in their brevity, they beg to be mused over. Equally intriguing and unusual black and white illustrations by David Ouimet bring the strange, bizarre characters to life.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviews for Daydreams for Night highlight the book's distinct black and white, gothic style illustrations by David Ouimet, praised for sparking imagination and drawing readers into a dreamlike exploration. It's recommended to be read at night to fully delve into its imaginative storytelling without distractions. The collection of vignette-like stories, compared to works by Shaun Tan and Chris Van Allsburg, is noted for its slightly altered and sometimes unsettling settings, each story offering intrigue rather than clear explanations. Suitable for readers aged 8-12, it provides an enigmatic and visually captivating experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781927018170

Publisher: Simply Read Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 November 2014

Country: Canada

Imprint: Simply Read Books

Illustration: 1 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 377g

Pages: 44

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David Ouimet Fiction General Fiction John Southworth Literary Fiction

About the Author

John Southworth is one of Canada's most distinctive and iconoclastic music artists. A key collaborator with Toronto's Art of Time Ensemble, he performs regularly with his band The South Seas. Outside of his native Canada, his records have been released in the US, UK and Japan. For more info, go to www.johnsouthworth.ca.

David Ouimet is a New York-based artist and musician. He has illustrated several children's books, and most recently has been experimenting with 19th century medical and scientific illustration techniques to create fine art.

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