Dimensions
216 x 279 x 10mm
***NOMINATED FOR 2015 KIRKUS PRIZE*** What happens when you step outside? In this gentle picture book fantasy, a child's world transforms through his hard work, imagination, and persistence. The silences in this little book work to build a gradual escalation of wonderment?from humble snow angel to fairytale castle, complete with a flying dragon. AGES: 4-8 AUTHOR: Deirdre Gill was inspired to write this, her first story, from her own experiences of playing outside as a child. The outdoors is still a source of wonder and excitement for Deirdre?the place she goes to "see the possibilities" as well as to ski, hike, and bike with her family. She lives in snowy Vermont with her husband, Jason Chin, also a children's book author and artist, and their son. deirdregill.com. Colour illustrations