Synopses & Reviews
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Reading books is fun . . . but what about making them? Armed with new colored pencils, Henrietta's ready to try. Peek over her shoulder as she draws the story of a brave young girl, a three-headed monster, and an impossibly wide world of adventure. Whether read aloud to a toddler or discovered by a young reader, Liniers's celebration of the creative process is sure to make everyone want to bring out their pencils.
Ricardo Siri Liniers, known as Liniers, is the author of Macanudo, a daily comic strip hugely popular in Argentina, now available in English. His US debut, The Big Wet Balloon, a TOON Book, was nominated for an Eisner Award and chosen as one of Parents' Top 10 Children's Books. He lives in Buenos Aires with his wife and three daughters, Matilda, Clementina, and Emma, whom he credits as inspirations for this book.
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and#147;Liniersand#8217;s creation brims with the power of invention, and Henriettaand#8217;s boldness (and her confidence in her own talent) inspires.and#8221; and#150; Publishers Weekly
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and#147;Henrietta and her creator are kindred spirits, displaying equal knacks for the surreal and the utterly charming...This effervescent package opens to reveal plenty of wisdom." - Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW
and#147;Liniersand#8217;s creation brims with the power of invention, and Henriettaand#8217;s boldness (and her confidence in her own talent) inspires.and#8221; - Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW
"Liniersand#8217; playful graphic novel is an ideally accessible alchemy of engaging, energetic storytelling and a fresh artistic perspective." - Booklist STARRED REVIEW
and#147;Sure to be a hit with emerging readers and young fans of graphic/cartoon stories during storytime or independent reading.and#8221; - School Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
"This book is the perfect jumping-off point to get your own kids drawing and telling their own stories and#150; itand#8217;s exactly what my little guy and I did when I was done reading this one to him." - What'cha Reading?
Synopsis
A book unlike anything young readers have seen before!
Synopsis
Also available in Spanish as Escrito y dibujado por Enriqueta
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Reading books is fun . . . but what about making them? Armed with new colored pencils, Henrietta's ready to try. Peek over her shoulder as she draws the story of a brave young girl, a three-headed monster, and an impossibly wide world of adventure. Whether read aloud to a toddler or discovered by a young reader, Liniers' celebration of the creative process is sure to make everyone want to bring out their pencils.
Ricardo Siri Liniers, known as Liniers, is the author of Macanudo, a daily comic strip hugely popular in Argentina, now available in English. His US debut, The Big Wet Balloon, a TOON Book, was nominated for an Eisner Award and chosen as one of Parents' Top 10 Children's Books. He lives in Buenos Aires with his wife and three daughters, Matilda, Clementina, and Emma, whom he credits as inspirations for this book.
About the Author
Ricardo Siri Liniers, known as Liniers, is the author of Macanudo, a daily comic strip hugely popular in Argentina, now available in English. His U.S. debut, The Big Wet Balloon, a TOON Book, was nominated for an Eisner Award and chosen as one of Parents Magazine's Top 10 Childrenand#8217;s Books. He lives in Buenos Aires with his wife and three daughters, all credited as inspirations for this book.