This is a stunning adventure, the second in the luminous wordless trilogy by Aaron Becker, that began with his stunning debut Journey, takes readers further into the realms of the imagination and beyond. All who explore each page will be thrilled to be swept into the captivating story and follow the boy and the girl on their exhilarating adventure. Fans of picture books by the likes of Chris Van Allsburg, Harold and the Purple Crayon, The Red Book, and other wordless picture books will be truly inspired.
A follow-up to Aaron Becker's Caldecott Honor picture book debut, Journey, this is another visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers.
In the city park, the pair are startled by the sudden appearance of a king, who thrusts into their hands a map and some strange objects. But before he can explain, the king is captured by enemy forces and whisked back into his enchanted world. Just like that, the girl and boy are caught up in a wild dash to rescue the mysterious monarch. They embark on a quest to unlock the puzzle of the map and, they hope, save the king and his people from darkness...
Visually stunning, wordless adventure story featuring two friends and their magical markers. The Bookseller Children's Buyer's Guide
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About Aaron Becker
Aaron Becker has worked as an artist for film studios such as Lucasfilm, Disney and Pixar to help define the look and feel of characters, stories and the films they become a part of. With Journey he has created characters and worlds of his very own, using traditional materials and techniques.
His book The Tree and the River won the double Carnegie Medal in 2024.
Aaron Becker lives in the USA in Amherst, Massachusetts, with his wife, daughter and cat.
