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Lost

Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year - British Book Awards 2025
By Mariajo Ilustrajo
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Lost by Mariajo Ilustrajo is a charming story about a polar bear who appears in a big city, causing a stir as he searches for his way back home. With themes of friendship and adventure, it follows his journey as he befriends a young girl, and together they navigate the bustling urban landscape. The book delivers a gentle message of kindness and curiosity through its delightful illustrations.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful children's book is ideal for young readers who enjoy stories with enchanting illustrations and a heartwarming message about adventure and friendship. It follows a lovable character's journey to rediscover home, making it perfect for those who appreciate tales that blend exploration with emotional depth.

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From award-winning illustrator Mariajo Illustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost and alone in the big, cold city, until a young girl takes him under her wing, showing him that there is love, friendship and help to be found even in the loneliest of places..

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A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost in a big concrete city. He politely asks the city folk for help, but everyone is much too busy and impatient to assist the newcomer.

He finds himself travelling on the subway, only to be noticed finally by a little girl. The girl takes the homesick bear by the paw and under her innocent wing. Under the nose of her seemingly unaware mum, she feeds him dinner, gives him a bath, and they read stories together.

When the polar bear wistfully looks at a poster of the North Pole on her bedroom wall, the little girl realises that her friend needs help to get home.

This is a story about the power friendship has to help you feel found, and even to transport you home.

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Lost by Mariajo Ilustrajo has been praised for its beautiful and stylish illustrations, with vibrant colours that captivate young readers. It's a touching tale of kindness, exploring themes of love and friendship through the story of a little girl who helps a lost polar bear in a busy city. The book’s visual appeal and heartfelt narrative make it a delightful read for children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711277946

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mariajo Ilustrajo

About the Author

Mariajo Ilustrajo is a Spanish Illustrator based in the UK. she completed her MA in Childrens Illustration from the prestigious Cambridge Anglia Ruskin course in April 2021. In November 2020 she was crowned the overall winner of the 2020 Association of Illustrators award, sponsored by Walker Books. Her debut picture book, Flooded will be published by Frances Lincoln Childrens Books in May 2021.

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