Book cover of 'The Paper Bridge' with a character on a bridge and clouds.
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Pattern of white clouds with birds on a blue background
The Paper Bridge Book page with blue speech bubble and text on a white background
Inside Cover page of 'The Paper Bridge' with a blue background and illustration of a child and flowers.
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Colorful indoor play area with children's furniture and decorations
Colorful paper craft scene with a child and floral decorations in a modern room.
Room with floral wallpaper and plants, featuring a kitchen area.
Illustrated book page with a child playing in a snowy landscape, surrounded by flowers and trees.
Children's classroom with white walls, desks, and colorful illustrations of children at work.
Back book cover for The Paper Bridge with paper cloud illustrations and text on a blue background
Book cover of 'The Paper Bridge' with a character on a bridge and clouds.
Pattern of white clouds with small birds on a blue background
Pattern of white clouds with birds on a blue background
The Paper Bridge Book page with blue speech bubble and text on a white background
Inside Cover page of 'The Paper Bridge' with a blue background and illustration of a child and flowers.
Page from a book with text and an illustration of children on a mountain.
Colorful indoor play area with children's furniture and decorations
Colorful paper craft scene with a child and floral decorations in a modern room.
Room with floral wallpaper and plants, featuring a kitchen area.
Illustrated book page with a child playing in a snowy landscape, surrounded by flowers and trees.
Children's classroom with white walls, desks, and colorful illustrations of children at work.
Back book cover for The Paper Bridge with paper cloud illustrations and text on a blue background
Floris Books

The Paper Bridge

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  • Recommended for 4 years or older
  • Printed in China

by Joëlle Veyrenc; Illustrated by Seng Soun Ratanavanh; Translated by Katy Lockwood-Holmes

  • An unforgettable, visually stunning and unique picture book set in a paper world
  • Painstakingly crafted 3D scenes created from intricately cut and folded paper were assembled and photographed to create the illustrations
  • A sweet, modern fairytale about bravery, distrust of the unknown and learning to compromise and work together
  • Contains a subtle message about climate injustice

Anya is determined to find the source of the strange wind that is threatening the delicate paper village she calls home. What will she find on the other side of the paper bridge? A unique modern fairytale told through striking, intricate kirigami scenes.

Recommended for young readers ages 4 - 7 years of age.

Hardcover, 28 pages.

29 x 22 cm.

Floris Books.

Printed in China.

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Reviews

★ 'An unmatched work of art.'
-- Foreword Reviews, Starred Review

★ 'The words and images together tell the story perfectly. The Paper Bridge is a metaphor for climate change; it asks us to think about how one society’s actions might impact another. This is a very special book.'
-- JUNO

★ 'Seng Soun Ratanavanh’s stunning illustrations transform the tale with intricately crafted kirigami scenes, immersing readers in a delicate world of paper forests and mountains. Parents will appreciate its message of courage and understanding, while children will delight in exploring the textured, folded landscapes that fill each page with magic.'
-- Preneur World Magazine

★ 'The Paper Bridge is completely captivating -- a gorgeous heart-warming tale with a message of hope at its core, showing how a series of actions in one community can have a devastating effect on another, and highlighting the impact of climate change and the challenges of working together to protect our shared natural world.'
-- Outside In World

★ 'A beautiful book.'
-- Kindling

★ 'The paper illustrations are beautiful and transport you to another world... The story is a valuable message to our own world, one of working together, communicating and helping to protect our planet.'
-- Kaleidoscope Magazine

★ 'The visual detail and depth will appeal to readers of any age, whilst the story provides an excellent springboard for explaining to children about climate change.'
-- Five Books, The Best New Books for 6-8 Year Olds, January 2025

★ 'The story reads like a parable, drawing readers into a setting like our own but ever so slightly off-kilter, while the exquisite illustrations are rife with small details for those who choose to linger... A beautifully crafted world to get lost in.'
-- Kirkus Reviews

★ 'Ratanavanh’s meticulous, captivating art is truly exquisite... inviting readers to linger over every inspired detail as they absorb the warmth of this tender original fable by debut author Veyrenc.'
-- Booklist

★ 'Truly a one-of-a-kind picture book... Such meticulous effort put into each and every page deserves recognition and appreciation... It is wonderfully unique and amusing.'
-- Georgie Bartlett, YA Books Central

★ 'A masterpiece... This is a very charming book I highly recommend and absolutely love.'
-- Our World of Wonder (Instagram)

★ 'With stunning kirigami artwork, this story holds a bigger message of communities working together to protect each other and the world we all live in.'
-- The Kids Bookstagrammer

★ 'A spectacular, intricate paper and cardboard world... What a treat.'
-- Storybook Mamma

★ 'A wonderful story all about determination, courage and togetherness.'
-- Playing with Primrose

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