No sooner does he push a map and some strange objects into their hands than he is captured by hostile forces that whisk him back through the enchanted door. Publisher’s synopsis: Aaron Becker, creator of Journey, a Caldecott Honor book, presents the next chapter in his stunning wordless fantasy.Ī king emerges from a hidden door in a city park, startling two children sheltering from the rain. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.Īges 4-8 | Publisher: Candlewick Press | August 6, 2013 | ISBN-13: 978-0763660536 When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. Publisher’s synopsis: Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination - and unexpected friendship.Ī lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound.

In anticipation of the finale of Caldecott Honoree Aaron Becker’s wordless trilogy, Return (August 2, 2016), enter to win copies of the first two books in the series: Journey and Quest. The Children’s Book Review | June 30, 2016 Prizes and samples provided by Candlewick Press

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