Anthony and the Gargoyle

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Anthony and the Gargoyle
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jo Ellen Bogart
Illustrated by Maja Kastelic
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:48
Dimensions(mm): Height 268,Width 225
ISBN/Barcode 9781529506754
ClassificationsDewey:813.6
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publication Date 6 October 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A boy befriends a baby gargoyle in this magical wordless story from award-winning creators Jo Ellen Bogart and Maja Kastelic. Anthony wakes up one morning to find his favorite rock has cracked open - and it's hollow! He discovers a strange-looking hatchling inside, and the two become fast friends. When Anthony asks his mother where the rock came from, she shows him photos from their trip to Paris, including of Notre-Dame cathedral, with its familiar-looking forms perched on top. Could Anthony's new friend be a gargoyle? This magical wordless story is brought to life in stunning, silent, hand-painted panels, and is a touching tale of true friendship and letting go.

Author Biography

Jo Ellen Bogart has written many children's books, including The White Cat and the Monk, illustrated by Sydney Smith. It was a finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award, longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Books selection, a New York Times Editors' Choice, and a USBBY Outstanding International Book. She lives in Ontario, Canada. Maja Kastelic restored frescoes before becoming a children's book author and illustrator. Her wordless picture book A Boy and a House was selected for the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition, the White Ravens Catalogue, Kirkus Best Wordless Picture Books and the IBBY Honour List. Maja lives in Trebnje, Slovenia.

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