The Book from Far Away

A human child and a child from another planet discover the universal joy of reading and sharing books in this wordless picture book. The youngest member of the alien family holds a strange object, which could be a book from outer space. At the end of the tale, each child returns home with a book from far away to remember a kind stranger.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2023
Publisher: Astra Publishing House

In this enchanting picture book, perfect for fans of Aaron Becker's Journey, a human child and a child from another planet come to realize that the universal language of reading and sharing transcends geographical boundaries and diverse book genres. Set in a whimsical world, a child engrossed in reading in a treehouse stumbles upon a family who has recently arrived on Earth for a picnic. The youngest member of the alien family holds a peculiar object that catches the child's attention. Could it be a book from another planet? As the story unfolds, the child and the alien family engage in a delightful exchange of books, each carrying a story from a distant land. At the end of this captivating tale, the children return home with a newfound treasure—a book from a distant world to cherish and remember the kind stranger they met. This picture book, reminiscent of beloved titles such as Sophie Blackall's If You Come to Earth and Carson Ellis's Du Iz Tak?, will captivate and enchant curious kids and book lovers alike. Its gentle and fantastical narrative invites readers to explore the wonders of imagination and the power of sharing stories.

Dimension: 254 x 203 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662651335