Synopses & Reviews
In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt; From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all.
Review
"In this original fairy tale, acclaimed author Mem Fox tell the moving story of a lonely goblin...The illustrations by two-time Caldecott Medalists, Leo and DIane Dillon, are wonderfully expressive paintings for which the couple is famous...While the simple text can be read by children on their own, the pictures, story, and subject matter make this a natural for sharing aloud with children of all ages. Recommended."-andlt;Iandgt;Library Media Connectionandlt;/Iandgt;
Review
"The Dillons' characteristic clean lines and controlled palette mirror the tender emotion of the tale while providing young viewers with plenty of visual cues to guide them along the story...this gentle read will...leave listeners safisfied."--andlt;Iandgt;The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Booksandlt;/Iandgt;
Synopsis
When a family suffers an unspeakable loss, a goblin, who has been hiding away for years, comes out during the night to help them--secretly. Full color.
Synopsis
In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss.
But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal.
From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all.
About the Author
Mem Fox is an educator and international literacy expert, and her many acclaimed picture books for young children include andlt;iandgt;Yoo-Hoo, Ladybug!andlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Hello Baby!andlt;/iandgt;; andlt;iandgt;Baby Bedtimeandlt;/iandgt;; the bestselling modern classics andlt;iandgt;Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toesandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Time for Bedandlt;/iandgt;; and, for adults, andlt;iandgt;Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Foreverandlt;/iandgt;. She lives in Adelaide, Australia. Visit her at MemFox.net.andlt;bandgt;Leo and Diane Dillonandlt;/bandgt; are an award winning illustrator pair that have collaborated of book projects for more than fifty years, winning two consecutive Caldecott Medals for andlt;iandgt;Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People's Earsandlt;/iandgt; and andlt;iandgt;Ashanti To Zulu: African Traditionsandlt;/iandgt;.andnbsp;They have also received five andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; Best Illustrated Books Awards,andnbsp;five Coretta Scott King Honors and one Coretta Scott King Awardandnbsp;and many other awards and distinctions.andnbsp;They live and work in Brooklyn, New York.