Reviews
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by Sven Nordqvist
Sam wakes up in a strange fairytale land of small folk and talking animals, with no idea where he is. How will he get home? "Take the yellow road" says The-One-Who-Knows-Everything.
Equipped with a very useful backpack and an optimistic attitude, Sam travels through fantastical landscapes, encountering giggly giraffes, fearsome trolls, a gruff submarine captain and a magical painting. Sometimes the yellow road disappears entirely. Will Sam ever find his way home?
Beloved Swedish children's illustrator Sven Nordqvist (The Dog Walk) unleashes his endlessly inventive talent once again in this brilliantly bizarre odyssey about perseverance and the kindness of strangers. Children will pore over each page, delighting in the incredible details in Nordqvist's whimsical and often hilarious illustrations.
Recommended for 4 - 7 years old.
Hardcover, 32 pages.
26 x 26 cm.
Floris Books.
Printed in China.
'Whimsical settings, creatively imagined creatures, and nonstop action make this unplanned trip well worth taking.'
-- Kirkus Reviews
'Sven Nordqvist, grand seigneur of picture books and the father of the Pettson and Findus books is still going strong. In The Yellow Road, he once again demonstrates his exuberant imagination and his penchant for bustling visual worlds with a wealth of details. There is so much to discover that you can literally get lost in them.'
―The White Ravens, A Selection of International Children's and Youth Literature (Internationale Jugen)
'Sven Nordqvist once again demonstrates his exuberant imagination and his penchant for bustling visual worlds with a wealth of details...what more could you ask for?'
-- International Youth Library
'A whimsical adventure filled with charm, wonder, and a touch of surrealism. Children will be captivated by Nordqvist’s intricate illustrations.'
-- Preneur World Magazine
'Kids will be able to pore over this book again and again and still find something new. Those who enjoyed Nordqvist's previous book, The Dog Walk, will definitely like this one.'
-- Youth Services Book Review
'Each page contains tiny details that will captivate readers. I read this book multiple times and discovered something new on each occasion. A beautifully detailed journey that sparks the reader's imagination.'
-- Sara Perrera, YA Books Central
'The watercolor, acrylic paint, and ink illustrations are vibrant and meticulously detailed, bringing the characters and their fantastic world to life. Overall, this charming book captivates readers of all ages with its delightful narrative and stunning visuals.'
-- OmniLibros
'While reading, I was reminded of The Wizard of Oz and My Father's Dragon. Perfect for kids with big imaginations, and ones who like fantastical characters and far-fetched settings.'
-- Kids Read the World
'Enchanting illustrations!'
-- Imagination Soup
'Each intricate illustrated scene... is packed with whimsical and often hilarious details for children to pore over and discover new details on every reading!’
-- Katy’s Book Shelf (Instagram)
