Once Upon a Book

Name: Once Upon a Book
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316541077
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Grace Lin and Kate Messner

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Summary

Once Upon a Book by Grace Lin and Kate Messner is a delightful children's story that follows a girl who longs for adventure and finds herself magically transported through the pages of a book. As she explores various enchanting worlds, she discovers the joy of travel, imagination, and the comforts of home. With vivid illustrations and engaging narrative, this book offers a whimsical journey perfect for young readers.
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You might enjoy this book if you love imaginative tales that transport readers into whimsical worlds, encouraging creativity and adventure. It combines beautiful illustrations with a narrative that celebrates the magic of storytelling, ideal for young readers who enjoy delving into visually captivating and heartfelt journeys.

Once Upon a Book

From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern folktale about the joy of reading.

Description

Once upon a time, there was a girl. She went to a place alive with colours, where even the morning dew was warm.

Alice loves to imagine herself in the magical pages of her favourite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and adventure, riding camels in the desert, swimming under the sea with colourful fish, floating in outer space, and more! But when her imaginative journey comes to an end, she yearns for the place she loves best of all.

Paired with vibrant illustrations, this lyrical, expressive story invites the reader to savour each page and indulge in the power of imagination.

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?

Once Upon a Book, co-authored by Grace Lin and Kate Messner, receives high praise for its imaginative storytelling. The narrative captivatingly follows a girl embarking on a winter adventure through the pages of a book. Reviews highlight the story as a compelling tribute to the power of reading, with Lin's vibrant illustrations inviting readers to join the enchanting journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316541077

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 238.0mm

Height: 304.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Grace Lin Kate Messner Young Adult

About the Author

Grace Lin is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award and is the bestselling author and illustrator of over thirty books, including A Big Mooncake for Little Star (a Caldecott Honor), A Big Bed for Little Snow, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (a Newbery Honor), The Year of the Dog, and the Ling & Ting series. Grace is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and lives in Massachusetts.

Kate Messner is a New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books for young readers. Kate's award-winning titles include picture books like Over and Under the Snow and The Brilliant Deep; novels like Breakout and Chirp; engaging nonfiction like The Next President and the History Smashers series; the Ranger in Time adventures; and the Fergus and Zeke easy readers. Kate lives on Lake Champlain and invites you to visit her at www.katemessner.com