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Condition
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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“some shelf wear on book cover. clean book cover and interior. bold author signature. see photos”
Country of Origin
United States
Signed By
Aaron Becker
Signed
Yes
Book Series
Historical
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Intended Audience
Ages 2-3, Ages 4-8, Ages 9-12, Adults
Inscribed
No
Edition
First Edition
California Prop 65 Warning
does not apply
Vintage
No
Personalize
No
Type
Picture Book
Literary Movement
Naturalism
Era
2010s
Personalized
No
Features
Dust Jacket, Illustrated
ISBN
9780763660536
Book Title
Journey
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Item Length
9.7 in
Publication Year
2013
Format
Picture Book
Language
English
Illustrator
Becker, Aaron, Yes
Item Height
0.4 in
Author
Aaron Becker
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Topic
Travel, Art & Architecture, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Girls & Women
Item Weight
17.4 Oz
Item Width
11 in
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Category

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Candlewick Press
ISBN-10
0763660531
ISBN-13
9780763660536
eBay Product ID (ePID)
164700951

Product Key Features

Book Title
Journey
Number of Pages
40 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Travel, Art & Architecture, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General, Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Girls & Women
Publication Year
2013
Illustrator
Becker, Aaron, Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Author
Aaron Becker
Format
Picture Book

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
17.4 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
11 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2012-947264
Reviews
A masterwork -New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review), A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. -The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review), An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, A masterwork. The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review) With this wordless tour de force, Aaron Becker gives a nod to the likes of Crockett Johnson and Shaun Tan--but in a completely original work. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. By the conclusion, readers see that all she needs is a likeminded friend. Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. Twenty by Jenny This absolutely gorgeous wordless picture book is a testament to the skill of author/illustrator Aaron Becker. As Journey ends, you'll want to immediately return to the beginning to experience it again. NPR Books Becker's wordless masterpiece is both timely and timeless, drawing inspiration from the classic "Harold and the Purple Crayon" to draw the reader into an entirely new and beautifully-rendered world. The Huffington Post Talk about making your own adventure! ... [E]xtraordinary kindness and a couple of crayons produce an ending so original and satisfying you can't but shake your head and smile. This gorgeous, wordless book is a gem. Redbook [A]n absolutely magical tale... Becker's picture book is one of the finest get-lost-in-your-own-imagination tales of loneliness, escape, adventure, and, ultimately, new friendship that I've read in quite some time. USA Today Online, We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast, A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. -The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review) With this wordless tour de force, Aaron Becker gives a nod to the likes of Crockett Johnson and Shaun Tan--but in a completely original work. … Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. By the conclusion, readers see that all she needs is a likeminded friend. Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Twenty by Jenny This absolutely gorgeous wordless picture book is a testament to the skill of author/illustrator Aaron Becker. As Journey ends, you'll want to immediately return to the beginning to experience it again. -NPR Books Becker's wordless masterpiece is both timely and timeless, drawing inspiration from the classic "Harold and the Purple Crayon" to draw the reader into an entirely new and beautifully-rendered world. -The Huffington Post, A masterwork. -The New York Times An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) [An] this auspicious debut... [a] captivating wordless story... The strong visual narrative makes this an appealing choice for a wide range of ages. By the turn of the last page, children will immediately begin imagining the next adventure. -School Library Journal (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast First-time author Becker sweeps readers away on the very best kind of journey, allowing a complex color scheme, intricate fantasy environments, and a stirring sense of adventure to tell the story without a single word. ... Laudable for its adventuresome female protagonist, scope, and sense of fun, this title will draw girls and boys back to it again and again. -Booklist (starred review) Dreamlike... Like Harold and his purple crayon before her, the child discovers that she can use a crayon to make an imaginative escape -- and what an escape it is! ... Dazzling. -The Wall Street Journal [A] wordless tour de force... Completely original. ... Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. ... Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Shelf Awareness for Readers (starred review) With this wordless tour de force, Aaron Becker gives a nod to the likes of Crockett Johnson and Shaun Tan--but in a completely original work. … Becker's breathtaking urban and bucolic scenes map out a visual narrative that reflects the girl's journey--both external and internal. By the conclusion, readers see that all she needs is a likeminded friend. Here's hoping there's more to come from this talented newcomer. -Twenty by Jenny, An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Wonder mixes with longing as the myriad possibilities offered by Becker's stunning settings dwarf what actually happens in the story. Readers will be both dazzled and spurred on imagined travels of their own. -Publishers Weekly (starred review) We live in a time with a lot of flash and beep and tweets. Mr. Becker has made a beautiful reminder that there are times we need to turn it off. Sometimes we need a book, some quiet, and our imagination. It's so well done. -Erin Stead, 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner for A Sick Day for Amos McGee I fell into this breathtaking adventure and didn't want to leave. This is a book of extraordinary magic and beauty. -Julie "Jules" Danielson, Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Preschool
Grade To
Third Grade
Dewey Decimal
[E]
Synopsis
A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination -- and unexpected friendship. A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart's desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all., A New York Times bestseller! A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children's Books of the Past 20 Years Selection A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination -- and unexpected friendship. A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart's desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.B38125Jo 2013

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  • by al_7939
    Feb 27, 2024

    Great story and teach tool for young readers!

    Great book! Beautiful art and the book is designed to leave room for kids to express the narrative. A great tool to teach how to tell stories. Kids can get into the details while enjoying the colors and linework of Aaron Becker's art.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: rarewaves-usa

  • by lisfreema-45
    Feb 02, 2021

    good book, no words allow for creativity

    nice

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

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