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Children's Nonfiction General

Imagine a World

illustrated by Rob Gonsalves

Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Initial publish date
Sep 2015
Category
General, General, Curiosities & Wonders
Recommended Age
4 to 8
Recommended Grade
p to 3
Recommended Reading age
4 to 8
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781481449731
    Publish Date
    Sep 2015
    List Price
    $26.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781481449748
    Publish Date
    Sep 2015
    List Price
    $11.97 USD

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Description

Rob Gonsalves—master of magical realism—presents another mesmerizing picture book in his Imagine a… series, that will “stimulate wonder and imagination” (Booklist, starred review).

Imagine a world where the sky becomes the Earth; where a waterfall freefalls to become dancing women; where you can cut mountains out of curtains, and ships sail into the sky. This amazing world is what Rob Gonsalves has created. His vision inspires and astounds—and he wants to share that vision with you.

With stunning illustrations that stretch the limits of the imagination, this fourth installment in the Imagine a… series explores a world that is boundless and beautiful, inviting you to imagine a world of possibilities—to imagine this world.

About the author

Rob Gonsalves grew up drawing images from his imagination. Before becoming a full-time artist, Mr. Gonsalves worked as an architect. He began exhibiting paintings in Toronto in 1990, and his work is now shown throughout North America and beyond. His picture books are Imagine a Place, Imagine a Night, and Imagine a Day, which was the recipient of the Governor General’s Literary award. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada.

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Editorial Reviews

"Imagine a new gallery of technically adroit paintings featuring M.C. Escher-like shifts in images and perspective...peaceful, gently unsettling visions for young dreamers." - Kirkus Reviews

"Gonsalves follows previous books like Imagine a Place and Imagine a Night with another showcase for his substantial visual talents." - Publishers Weekly

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