Synopses & Reviews
Antoinette Portis again captures the thrill of when pretend feels so real that it becomes real. With a stick in hand, the options are endless—whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon—give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.
Synopsis
In this follow-up to the "New York Times" bestseller "Not a Box," a plain old stick leads to new worlds of play and wonder, where nothing is as ordinary as it seems. Full color.
Synopsis
A celebration of the power of imagination from the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning creator of Not a Box
Experience the thrill of the moment when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real
Following the critically acclaimed Not a Box, this book proves that a stick is not always just a stick. Whether it's conducting an orchestra, painting a masterpiece, or slaying a dragon--give a child a stick and let imagination take over and the magic begin.
About the Author
Antoinette Portis made her picture-book debut with the bestselling
Not a Box, which was a
New York Times Best Illustrated Book and a Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Book in 2007.
Not a Stick followed, as well as her most recent book,
A Penguin Story.
Antoinette graduated from kindergarten with a major in finger painting and a minor in show-and-tell. Later she graduated from the UCLA School of Fine Arts with a degree in studio art (which is like finger painting and show-and-tell combined). Antoinette lives in Los Angeles.
Kids Q&A
Read the Kids' Q&A with Antoinette Portis