The Bored Book (Paperback)

Doug Michael Keith

ISBN 10: 1772290181 / ISBN 13: 9781772290189

Edité par Simply Read Books, Vancouver, 2017

A propos de cet article

Paperback. Years From 4 To 8Now available in paperback! A brother and sister are bored and irritated visiting their grandfather. There's no TV, no video games or computers - only books! Sent by their grandfather into the attic, they discover a dusty volume that is unlike all the others. When they open it, it expands into a giant map. As the map grows larger and larger, filling the attic, the children fall into adventures that take them all over the world, face to face with sharks, pirates, knights, even an abominable snowman. Suddenly their visit is anything but boring! The Bored Book uses stunning illustrations, with no text, to remind youngsters of the unique adventures to be found in books. The hardcover edition of The Bored Book was nominated for the 2011 Sakura Medal. Years From 4 To 8 Now available in paperback! The Bored Book uses stunning illustrations, with no text, to remind youngsters of the unique adventures to be found in books. The hardcover edition of The Bored Book was nominated for the 2011 Sakura Medal. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

N° de réf. du vendeur 9781772290189

Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Bored Book (Paperback)
• Éditeur: Simply Read Books, Vancouver
• Date de parution: 2017
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1772290181
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781772290189
• Reliure: Paperback
• Illustrateur: Keith, Doug
• État de l'article: new

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Synopsis

A brother and sister are bored and irritated visiting their grandfather. There's no TV, no video games or computers - only books! Sent by their grandfather into the attic, they discover a dusty volume that is unlike all the others. When they open it, it expands into a giant map. As the map grows larger and larger, filling the attic, the children fall into adventures that take them all over the world, face to face with sharks, pirates, knights, even an abominable snowman. Suddenly their visit is anything but boring!

À propos des auteurs

David Michael Slater teaches middle school in Portland, Oregon, where he lives with his wife and son. David has written many award-winning books, including "Cheese Louise!", "The Ring Bear," and "Ned Loses His Head." David is also the author of the teen series, "Sacred Books," and "Selfless," a novel for adults.

Doug Keith began his professional career as a commercial artist in New York City, eventually relocating to Seattle, WA where he started his own art studio in 1983. Since then he has illustrated over forty picture books, designed and illustrated a number of alphabets, sculpted characters for garden statuary and received numerous fine art commissions. Doug often contracts with Seattle's EMP Museum where he uses his creative skills to enhance their unique exhibits.