Reviews
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by Gerda Muller
On a snowy winter's morning, footprints trace a path from a child's unmade bed, past discarded clothes and breakfast dishes to the front door where they're joined by excited pawprints. But who else is making the footprints and what are they doing?
In this delightful wordless picture book, the story of a child and a dog enjoying the snow is told entirely through following their footprints. Readers will spot clues to the friends' adventures in the detailed and playful vintage illustrations by world-renowned illustrator Gerda Muller.
Hardcover, 36 pages.
205 x 255 mm.
Recommended for young readers, ages 3-6 years.
Floris Books.
Printed in Poland.
'Humour and imagination have free reign in this cozy and engrossing book.'
-- The Horn Book
‘A mix of on-the-go footprints tell a quietly adventuresome story across a captivating winter landscape. Muller’s conceit ably succeeds without figures or words, lending an air of mystery to a season-specific outing.’
-- STARRED Publishers Weekly
'The throwback art is marked by absences that become representative of memories from a full, cozy winter’s day.'
-- Foreword Reviews
'A wonderful book to discuss with children... Gerda Muller’s soft pencil and gouache illustrations are beautiful, they are skilfully observant of the natural world and full of details.'
-- Kaleidoscope Magazine
'A gorgeous, wordless picture book.'
-- Our Book Days, Instagram
'An amazing present for Christmas.'
-- Our World of Wonder, Instagram
'Beautifully illustrated by the wonderful Gerda Muller.'
-- Mammy Gittins, Instagram
'There are clues throughout to the owners of the various prints and what might be happening, but it is up to the reader to determine a narrative. I love how this invites the reader to carefully look at the illustrations, share a story, and use their imagination.'
-- My Storytime Corner, Instagram
