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Ergo

An inspiring story about a little chick discovering her place in the world, perfect for 3-7 year olds
By Alexis Deacon
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Ergo by Alexis Deacon is a delightful children's book that explores themes of discovery and self-awareness. The story follows Ergo, a curious creature living inside an egg, as she ponders her environment and contemplates her existence. Her journey highlights the importance of questioning and learning about the world around us.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ergo

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From award-winning picture book makers Alexis Deacon and Viviane Schwarz comes an enlightening new story about discovering the world – and your place in it.

For budding philosophers of all ages, this is the uplifting story of Ergo the chick. Ergo wakes up and sets about exploring her world. She discovers her toes. She discovers her wings and her beak. She has discovered EVERYTHING! But then she considers the wall. And something outside the wall goes BUMP. What could it be? The only way to find out is to peck peck peck through to the other side...

This is an inspiring story told with heaps of humour. Like its predecessor, I Am Henry Finch, Ergo is a book for everyone – from the very young to the very old. It is for dreamers, philosophers, artists, the foolish and the enlightened. A profound picture book experience told with simplicity and style.

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Ergo by Alexis Deacon receives high praise for its sweet and adventurous narrative, encouraging readers to reflect on the world and their role within it. With its tender and funny storytelling, it is seen as a guide to life while highlighting the importance of connection. The book's design and storytelling are acclaimed as brilliantly executed, earning it recognition as a standout picture book of the year.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529504187

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Viviane Schwarz

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 40

Collections

Alexis Deacon Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational

About the Author

Alexis Deacon's first picture book Slow Loris (2002) was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. His second Beegu (2003) was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award and selected by the New York Times as one of the year's best illustrated children's books. In 2008, he was chosen as one of the Ten Best New Illustrators as part of the Booktrust's Big Picture Campaign. He illustrated Russell Hoban's children's books, Soonchild and Jim's Lion, and Voyages in the Underworld of Orpheus Black, written by Marcus and Julian Sedgewick. Visit Alexis at www.alexisdeacon.co.uk.

Viviane Schwarz is the author-illustrator of the highly acclaimed picture books There Are Cats in this Book and There Are No Cats in this Book, both of which were shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal (2009, 2012). The Adventures of a Nose was also shortlisted for the V&A illustration Award. She was named one of the Booktrust's Best New Illustrators 2011. Her debut graphic novel The Sleepwalkers was nominated for the British Comics Awards and her activity picture book Welcome to Your Awesome Robot (Flying Eye Books) was published to great acclaim. Find Viviane online at www.vivianeschwarz.co.uk and on twitter as @vivschwarz.

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