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Age
from 3 years old years
Theme
Emotional Intelligence, Funny Stories, Educational
Number of pages
48
Cover
Hardcover
Year of publication
2020
Publisher
Kleidarithmos
A wall separates the two sides of the book. But what happens when danger appears on the side that is supposed to be safe? When a brick falls from the wall, a cheerful knight arrives from the back side to repair it. On the other side of the wall, some angry animals, a rhinoceros, a tiger, and a gorilla come to investigate the situation. The knight informs the readers that there is safety on his side. But gradually the illustrations of the book reveal another reality.
The playful interaction between author and illustrator Jon Agee, through the images and text, challenges readers to question the honesty of the narrator. A book that carries a timeless and relevant message and shows us that out of fear of external threats, we often fail to see those that come from within.
Book accolades: Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2018, Boston Globe Best Children’s Books 2018, Chicago Tribune Best Children’s Books of 2018, People Magazine Best Gift Books for Kids 2018, CCBC Choices List 2019, BOLOGNARAGAZZI AWARD 2020.
The BolognaRagazzi Awards were established in 1996 and are considered among the most prestigious international awards that a children's book can receive. They aim each year to gather the most noteworthy illustrated children's books, while their distinctions honor the best productions based on illustrations and texts.
According to the jury: "The images contradict the text in this clever, witty, and powerful illustrated book, in which a tiny white knight believes that the wall that rises on each page will protect him from the dangers of the other side. The characters, reminiscent of cartoons, overturn what the little knight has mistakenly perceived with their body movements."
Translated into 13 languages.
They said about the book: "A gentle reminder that biased perceptions about people or things are often completely misguided" – publishersweekly.com.
"The clear message of the book that safety does not consist of building walls comes across to the reader in a humorous and pleasant way. We highly recommend it." – firstthursdaybookreviews.wordpress.com.
Jon Agee is the creator of many award-winning children's books, including Life on Mars, It’s Only Stanley, Little Santa, Milo’s Hat Trick, and Lion Lessons.
You can learn more about him at JonAgee.com.
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