On a Journey
by Guido van Genechten
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Pub Date Mar 15 2016 | Archive Date Jun 28 2016
Clavis Books | Clavis
Description
“A pair of friends circle the globe in this picture book tribute to the transformative effect of leaving home....a worthwhile...message about enjoying life’s journey.” - School Library Journal
“Are you sitting comfortably?” Hedgehog asked? “Please put your seatbelt on.” Frog nodded and fastened his seatbelt. His friend started te car. “Here we go,” he said, “wave goodbye.”
A heartwarming picture book about traveling together, sharing new experiences, and letting yourself be amazed by the world around you. For everyone ages 4 and up.
Advance Praise
"A charming, imaginative story about the adventures to be had in life, "On a Journey" makes clear that new experiences are filled with wonder, fun, and allow us to see the world and life with an expanded, fresh perspective." - Kendal Rautzhan, BOOKS TO BORROW, BOOKS TO BUY, nationally syndicated review feature
PRAISE FOR BOOKS BY GUIDO VAN GENECHTEN:
"A quirky counting book that's mostly distinguished by van Genechten's entertaining crew of strong men, acrobats, and jugglers." -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY on CIRCUS 123
"Even the very young will understand that there were none to begin with, a notion that may banish at least some nighttime anxiety—and provide bedtime giggles as well." - Publishers Weekly on NO GHOST UNDER MY BED
"Told mostly through dialogue between parent and child, this picture book starring two charming penguins dispels bedtime fears by replacing them with belief in a father's love." - School Library Journal on NO GHOST UNDER MY BED
"A universal story about nighttime fears of wild things and the loving reassurance that soothes them." - Booklist on NO GHOST UNDER MY BED
"The abundance of sounds and repetition of key phrases makes it great for reading aloud." - Kirkus Reviews on NO GHOST UNDER MY BED
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Every Hero Has a Story Summer Reading List - SUPER LADYBUG TO THE RESCUE
Hooverville OH Summer Reading List - SUPER LADYBUG TO THE RESCUE
A "Perfect Picture Book" - Charlotte (NC) Parent on NO GHOST UNDER MY BED
"A little ghost unapologetically makes the most of being different....Different never looked so appealing." - Kirkus Reviews on GILBERT THE GHOST
""Children will relate to the need for encouragement when braving the world of potential playmates. . . . for libraries wanting winter friendship books to add to the typical lovey-dovey Valentine's Day fare." —School Library Journal on BECAUSE YOU ARE MY FRIEND
"In the dark of night, each bird plays its unique tune, and then they collaborate....Simple and sweet." - Kirkus Reviews on THE BIG WOODS ORCHESTRA
"Little ones ages 4 and older will relate to this charming tale of Little Snowman Stan, who is told he’s not allowed to move, run and play; to basically stand still and be seen, not heard. Across the cool, illustrated pages, Stan finds his freedom at last. A grand adventure!" - Nashville Parent on LITTLE SNOWMAN STAN
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781605372761 |
PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Frog and Hedgehog are starting a couple of months of adventures. For the first time outside his village, Frog is getting the taste of adventure and discovering the world. After going through a tunnel, and seeing the sea, and the view of mountains and beautiful cities, they are coming back different persons. This beautifully illustrated book is an invitation to opening the world and for more discoveries, both personal and along the journey.
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