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by Mac Barnett (Author), Isabelle Arsenault (Illustrator)
Before going to sleep, a curious girl asks her dad why the sea is blue, why the trees lose their leaves in the autumn, why, why ... Her dad, undaunted, will give her the most charming answers and fantastic, populated by space dinosaurs, singing fish and messenger birds ... Finally it is time to sleep and dream of all the fantastic beings of your sweet conversation. This clever album book plays with a child's curiosity and a dad's witty responses. The illustration is perfect for fueling this pretend play, and shows that there are different types of valid answers. It will undoubtedly become a classic book to read before bed.
Author Biography
Mac Barnett is a renowned author of children's books. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold over two million copies worldwide. His illustrated albums have twice won the Caldecott Medal: once in collaboration with John Klassen (Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, who also won the EB White Read Aloud Award) and once for his book Extra Yarn, which also earned the Boston Award. Globe-Horn Book. Isabelle Arsenault is a celebrated children's album illustrator whose work has earned international awards and critical acclaim. Her graphic novels include Jane, the Fox and Me, and Louis Undercover, in collaboration with Fanny Britt; Spork and Virginia Wolf, in collaboration with Kyo Maclear. In addition, she illustrated the 2017 Ragazzi Award winning novel from Bologna, Cloth Lullaby. The poetry expressed in Isabelle's illustrations and the subtle flow of her lines has elevated her as one of the best and most esteemed Québec illustrators.
