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Flooded

Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023
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Flooded by Mariajo Ilustrajo is a charming children's book that illustrates the impact of a rising flood in a bustling city. As the water level gradually increases, the townspeople initially fail to notice. The story uses whimsical illustrations to show how the community eventually recognises the issue and collaborates to find a solution, highlighting themes of awareness and teamwork.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this charming children's tale if you appreciate beautifully illustrated stories that convey important messages about community and problem-solving. Its delightful art style and gentle humour make it a great choice for young readers who love imaginative stories with a touch of whimsy.

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Flooded is a beautifully illustrated book which tells the story of animals living in a city which is slowly flooding, carrying important messages about climate change, the importance of community and dealing with problems before they get too big.

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Flooded is the funny and beautifully illustrated tale of animals who live in a city that is ever so slowly flooding.

The flood comes gradually at first. All the animals ignore the obvious and go about their busy lives, disjointed from one another and preoccupied by their own problems. Eventually, the flood water reaches a height that they can no longer ignore and they have to work together to save their city.

All the animals join together in a line and pull out the plug that is drowning the city. This is an exceptionally illustrated story that teaches a message not to let problems fester and with a little teamwork and community spirit, no problem is insurmountable.

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Flooded by Mariajo Ilustrajo is praised for its gentle exploration of climate change and community. The book stands out for its visually stunning debut with minimal text, featuring richly detailed images and a striking use of Pantone colours.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711276796

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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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