The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess

Winner of Foyles Children’s Book of the Year
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Winner of the Foyles Children's Book of the Year, and the New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year When the log princess goes missing, her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her. He will... Read More
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The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess

A whimsical modern fairy tale from internationally renowned cartoonist, Tom Gauld. Now available in paperback

A whimsical modern fairy tale from internationally renowned cartoonist, Tom Gauld.

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Winner of the Foyles Children's Book of the Year, and the New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book of the Year

When the log princess goes missing, her brother, the little wooden robot, sets out on an epic adventure to find her. He will encounter goblins, magic puddings, a mushroom queen, and a very intimidating wood pile as he seeks to bring his sister home.

The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess is an exquisitely illustrated modern fairytale about sibling love. Tom Gauld brings all of his wit, draughtsmanship, and narrative craft to a funny, moving tale that proves that woodlice can be heroes too.

The New York Times review: "One of the best picture books I've read this year. It's a cabinet of curiosities in a clockwork castle... it's a funny, twisty, heartfelt yarn." - Ben Hatke

The Irish Times review: "The narrative is full of surprises [...] but it is Gauld's detailed, textured illustrations that will draw a young reader's attention back to this wonderful book again and again."

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800781047

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 April 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Gauld
  • Illustrated by Tom Gauld

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Tom Gauld (Author, Illustrator)
Tom Gauld was born in 1976 and grew up in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is an internationally recognised cartoonist and illustrator and his work is regularly published in the Guardian, the New Yorker and New Scientist. He has created a number of comic books including You're all Just Jealous of My Jetpack, Mooncop, Goliath and Baking With Kafka for which he won an Eisner award for the Best Humour Publication. He lives in London with his wife and two daughters.

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