The Water Beast
Will be published approx. on 9. February 2027
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5362-4311-6 (ISBN)
Description
In a breathtaking new voyage of discovery from the Caldecott Honor–winning creator of the Journey trilogy, a cautious boy must summon his courage to navigate real and fantastical landscapes alike in search of courage and connection.
A boy and his bravery are tested when a bunch of playful kids interrupt his game of make-believe near the local swimming hole. “Come on!” they gesture, urging him to jump with them into the dark pool at their feet. The boy is not ready to take such a giant leap, but when his favorite toy falls into the water, he is compelled to go after it. Lucky for him, a majestic creature emerges from the depths, offering to be his guide and guardian on a quest to recover his cherished plaything. Through a surreal wilderness and its countless obstacles, the boy journeys with his newfound friend, all the way back to self-confidence . . . and to something even greater.
A boy and his bravery are tested when a bunch of playful kids interrupt his game of make-believe near the local swimming hole. “Come on!” they gesture, urging him to jump with them into the dark pool at their feet. The boy is not ready to take such a giant leap, but when his favorite toy falls into the water, he is compelled to go after it. Lucky for him, a majestic creature emerges from the depths, offering to be his guide and guardian on a quest to recover his cherished plaything. Through a surreal wilderness and its countless obstacles, the boy journeys with his newfound friend, all the way back to self-confidence . . . and to something even greater.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Massachusetts
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Fourth Grade, Interest Age: From 5 to 9 years
Product notice
Picture book
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 270 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5362-4311-6 (9781536243116)
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Persons
Aaron Becker is the best-selling author of the award-winning Journey trilogy, the first book or which was named a Caldecott Honor Book and a New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Children’s Book of the Year. Some of Aaron Becker’s other wordless books for children young and old include The Last Zookeeper, The Tree and the River, which won the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration, and A Stone for Sascha. He’s also the author of You Are Light, the first in a series of interactive board books suitable to display like stained glass in a window. When he’s not exploring his western Massachusetts woods by mountain bike, he’s busy drawing new worlds in his backyard studio. You can find him online at www.storybreathing.com.