Boundless Sky
Will be published approx. on 6. February 2020
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-911373-67-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is the story of a bird that fits in your hand flying halfway around the world looking for a place to nest. This is the story of a young girl from northern Africa fleeing halfway around the world looking for a place of peace. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.
Reviews / Votes
"A beautiful exploration of friendship, the parallel migrations of Bird and Leila, and the welcome they receive in their new home. Perfect for developing empathy and compassion" -Library Girl and Book Boy "Beneath the surface, one can find many opportunities for a deep conversation about belonging, welcoming, and freedom from oppression and danger" -Youth Book Review Services "A delicate and touching little tale that packs its powerful message inside a velvet glove." -The Letterpress ProjectMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Reading Age: From 4 to 6 years, Interest Age: From 2 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 268 mm
Width: 214 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
381 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-911373-67-4 (9781911373674)
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Persons
work is inspired by the natural world, travel and textiles. Long-listed for the commonword and Virginia Prize, translated into German and Italian, she holds an MA in Writing the Visual and lectures in Art and Creative Writing. Manuela Adreani is a children's book illustrator from Italy whose books have been published worldwide. She has won the illustration contest for the 130th anniversary of the creation of Pinnochio and been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.