Journey by Becker Aaron

Journey

by Becker Aaron

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.

Reviewed by cherryblossommj on

5 of 5 stars

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First thought, lovely cover. Second thought, interesting wordless picture book. Third thought, which in turn is the most important... how in the world did a wordless picture book bring me to tears?! A lonely girl with a red chalk bit, an incredible imaginary world of greens, blues, and golds... and a purple positive possibility...

Thanks to Candlewick Press.

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