The Emperor of Absurdia /
Riddell, Chris.
The Emperor of Absurdia / Chris Riddell. - London : Macmillan Children's, 2007. - [25] p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Originally published: 2006.
Skyfish nibble umbrella trees, pointy birds steal scarves to line their pointy nests, and dinner is served before lunch. It's an absurd world. Young children will be enchanted by this entertaining story of dragon hunts and hairy wardrobe monsters. Welcome to Absurdia: a strange and wonderful land where nothing is quite what it seems. Trees are birds, umbrellas are trees, and the sky is thick with snoring fish. Join one small boy as he tumbles out of bed into a crazy dreamland of wardrobe monsters, dragons - and amazing adventure. This gloriously rich and beautiful picture book comes from Chris Riddell, a uniquely talented artist at the height of his powers. With a story to enchant the youngest reader, and pictures to gasp and pore over whatever your age, The Emperor of Absurdia is an extraordinary achievement and one to savour.
Nestle Children's Book Prize, 2006, Silver.
9781405090285 (pbk.) : 5.99
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Children's / Teenage fiction: General fiction
Children's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy & magical realism
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"Children's / Teenage general interest: Monsters, dragons & mythological creatures"
Children's stories--Pictorial works.
Picture Books.
The Emperor of Absurdia / Chris Riddell. - London : Macmillan Children's, 2007. - [25] p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 30 cm.
Originally published: 2006.
Skyfish nibble umbrella trees, pointy birds steal scarves to line their pointy nests, and dinner is served before lunch. It's an absurd world. Young children will be enchanted by this entertaining story of dragon hunts and hairy wardrobe monsters. Welcome to Absurdia: a strange and wonderful land where nothing is quite what it seems. Trees are birds, umbrellas are trees, and the sky is thick with snoring fish. Join one small boy as he tumbles out of bed into a crazy dreamland of wardrobe monsters, dragons - and amazing adventure. This gloriously rich and beautiful picture book comes from Chris Riddell, a uniquely talented artist at the height of his powers. With a story to enchant the youngest reader, and pictures to gasp and pore over whatever your age, The Emperor of Absurdia is an extraordinary achievement and one to savour.
Nestle Children's Book Prize, 2006, Silver.
9781405090285 (pbk.) : 5.99
Books for very young children, children's picture books & activity books
Children's picture books
Picture storybooks
Children's / Teenage fiction: General fiction
Children's / Teenage fiction: Fantasy & magical realism
Picture storybooks: Imagination & play
Children's / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories
"Children's / Teenage general interest: Monsters, dragons & mythological creatures"
Children's stories--Pictorial works.
Picture Books.