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FArTHER

By Grahame Baker-Smith
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FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that tells the story of a young boy who inherits his father's dream of flying. Through striking images and a tender narrative, it explores themes of ambition, family legacy, and daring to achieve the impossible. The tale delivers a heartfelt message about following one's dreams and the bonds that connect generations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this beautifully illustrated children's book if you appreciate stories that explore themes of dreams, ambition, and the relationship between a father and son. The poetic narrative combines imagination and artistry, making it a joyful read for both children and adults who cherish creative storytelling and emotional depth.

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FArTHER

A beautiful exploration into the relationship between a father and son from award winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith.

A beautiful exploration into the relationship between a father and son from award winning illustrator Grahame Baker-Smith.

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A young boy, bewitched by his father's unrelenting passion to fly; a desperate craving that absorbs his every waking minute, finds himself entranced by the dream. When his father goes to war and does not return, it seems the spell is broken.

Much later, the boy, now a young man, finds himself drawn once more to his father's drawings and failed experiments. Finally able to make his father's dream a reality, he flies. Will his own son be visited by this unrelenting passion?

FArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith explores themes of dreams, legacy, and the enduring nature of passion.

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iFArTHER by Grahame Baker-Smith is celebrated for its stunning illustrations and imaginative storytelling. Reviewers praise its wealth of visual detail and dreamlike quality, combining photos, collage, and art in a unique style. The book is commended for its exploration of the relationship between father and son, touching on themes of freedom, responsibility, and the contrast between dreams and reality. It's considered a powerful, thought-provoking, and beautifully illustrated work deserving of a place in any library or collection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781848771338

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Grahame Baker-Smith

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 287.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grahame Baker-Smith Young Adult

About the Author

Grahame Baker-Smith (Author, Illustrator)
Grahame Baker-Smith is a self-taught award-winning illustrator from Oxford who completed his training at Berkshire School of Art. He has worked in illustration for twenty years and in 2011 won the Greenaway Medal for his inspiring tale of fatherhood, FARTHER. He has illustrated numerous other picture books for Templar, including The Rhythm of the Rain which won the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards and the Greenaway shortlisted Leon and the Place Between.

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