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On a boring day, on a dull street, Sebastian sat high atop his roof-something he was never supposed to do. When he launched himself into the air in his balloon made of Grandma's afghans and patchwork quilts, his journey took on a life of its own and his boring day turned into the adventure of a lifetime.
From award-winning author/illustrator Philip C. Stead, comes another timeless adventure with his trademark whimsical illustrations and an unwavering spirit. This title has Common Core connections.
A Neal Porter Book
Industry Reviews
"*A sweet and quirky flight of fancy." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
"Nostalgic charm pervades Stead's latest offering . . . The illustrations match the text's nostalgic feel, with a style at turns reminiscent of Brian Wildsmith and Bernard Waber, and yet this book is anything but derivative; it, like all Sebastian sees, is 'something new.'" --The Horn Book
"*Readers who don't mind a slightly open-ended narrative will adore this dreamy, experiential story for its quirky charms . . . Marvelous artwork." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
"*Stead does not dissapoint, giving readers another beautifully rendered picture book full of whimsy, heart and delight." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The low-key story is infused with melancholy... yet offers a degree of comfort as Sebastian and his fellow lonely hearts band together on a journey..." --Publishers Weekly
ISBN: 9781596439306
ISBN-10: 1596439300
Published: 8th December 2015
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 40
Audience: Children
For Ages: 3 - 7 years old
Publisher: ROARING BROOK PR
Country of Publication: AU
Dimensions (cm): 28.19 x 23.62 x 1.27
Weight (kg): 0.54
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