Items related to Don't Cross the Line!
Synopsis
Don't Cross the Line
A guard follows orders by keeping everyone from crossing the line into the right-hand page of the book, which must be kept blank in case the general decides to appear, until a crowd shows up, wanting to cross over.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Bernardo P. Carvalho and Isabel Martins co-founded the publishing house Tangerine Planet, which won Best European Children's Publisher at the Bologna Book Fair in 2013. His books have won numerous awards in design, illustration, and picture books.
From School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 2—Quirky characters play with the book's structure in this witty Portuguese parable. A guard stands at attention near the volume's gutter. He allows no one to cross, and foot traffic of the most whimsical sort piles up: dancing couples, punks, aliens, ghosts, escaped prisoners, bikers, astronauts, a basketball team, and more. People complain, but the guard stands fast, because "[My] general reserves the right to keep the page blank, so he can join the story whenever he feels like it." But when a boy's ball bounces across the gutter, the guard allows one or two to cross, which leads to a wild party across the spread—until the general and his soldiers march in (carrying machine guns). The crowd verbally defends the guard and carries him off in joyful chaos. The illustrations, done in marker, are full of surprises and details for curious readers, including Little Red Riding Hood muttering, "Don't talk to strangers" and endpapers that demonstrate that the author and illustrator are both present in the narrative. This title's meta sensibilities put it in the cheerful company of Hervé Tullet's and Richard Byrne's works, and the lesson it touches on is made light and digestible by the illustrations and speech bubbles in bright colors. VERDICT Perfect for small groups or one-on-one sharing, a fun meta picture book purchase.—Lisa Nowlain, formerly at Darien Library, CT
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherGecko Press
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1776571843
- ISBN 13 9781776571840
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- IllustratorBernardo P. Carvalho
- Rating
Search results for Don't Cross the Line!
Stock Image
Don't Cross The Line
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bernardo P. Carvalho (illustrator). Don't Cross The Line This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781776571840
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Don't Cross The Line
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bernardo P. Carvalho (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR009972584
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Don't Cross the Line!
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Bernardo P. Carvalho (illustrator). Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 21393448-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Don't Cross The Line
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Bernardo P. Carvalho (illustrator). Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781776571840
Quantity: 1 available