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Synopsis
From Governor General’s Award finalist Frank Viva-comes a picture book that soars from the ocean to-outer space—or from space to sea—and back again
Ready . . . Steady . . . Down! Zoom away on an adventure that begins on a distant planet and plunges into the mysterious deep. Or begin your adventure underwater, then go zipping upward into the wondrous cosmos. This two-direction story follows an adorable alien who leaves his family to discover a new life in the ocean depths—or a sea creature who leaves his cozy ocean home to find his new family in outer space, depending on which way the pages are turned. Gorgeous,-innovative and utterly original, A Long Way Away will soar for a long,-long time.
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About the Author
FRANK VIVA is an illustrator and graphic designer who has won over 300 awards. His illustrations have appeared in Time, Esquire, The New York Times and The Boston Globe, and on the cover of The New Yorker. A past president of the Advertising & Design Club of Canada, he is passionate about cooking, wine and his daily bike ride to the office. This is his first children’s picture book. Visit him online at www.francisaviva.com.
Review
★ "Intelligently conceived and handsomely executed, it's a potential classic."Publishers Weekly [starred review]
★ "Cleverly designed and perfectly executed, this dynamic two-way story across space, land and sea offers multidimensional adventure and possibilities. . . . Meticulously designed, from its art direction to the print and finish on the pages, this is a thoughtful and thought-provoking work."Kirkus [starred review]
★"This ingenious book invites many repeat readings." School Library Journal [starred review]
"Illustrated with the joyous aesthetic of a Matisse cut-paper collage, the story works gracefully both ways, and children will love following the character as it ventures away from home in one version, then back to the security of its family in the other. "A Long Way Away" delivers an exciting out-and-back adventure while proving there's still room for invention in the nondigital book format"
The New York Times
"A terrific debut from Viva."―The New York Times
"This is one of those rare picture books that deserves a place not only on a child's bookshelf but in an art museum - and would be equally at home in both."―The Boston Globe
*"Cleverly designed and perfectly executed, this dynamic two-way story across space, land and sea offers multidimensional adventure and possibilities."―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
* "This outstanding visual treat about the open road will inspire readers."―School Library Journal (starred review)
"From the farthest reaches of outer space to the deepest ocean on Earth and back again, Frank Viva takes readers on a round trip ride...Deceptively simple, this is one story a parent or child will want to return to again and again. "―The Horn Book
"[Viva's] bold graphic designs are kitschy clean, weirdly classy, and inviting all at once...."―Booklist
"Simultaneously stylish and restrained."―Publishers Weekly
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- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 1443422401
- ISBN 13 9781443422406
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages32
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