The Book from Far Away

Written by Bruce Handy · Illustrated by Julie Benbassat

A human and alien child discover the universal magic of sharing books.

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48 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In a wordless adventure, a child reading in a treehouse encounters an alien family on a picnic. The alien child holds a mysterious object—an otherworldly book. As they exchange stories, they learn that the joy of reading transcends worlds. Each returns home with a new book, a token of their cosmic friendship. This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the boundless wonders of sharing stories across the universe.

From the publisher

In this fantastical picture book perfect for fans of Aaron Becker’s Journey, a human child and a child from another planet discover that no matter where you live or what your books are like, reading–and sharing–are universal. A cosmic celebration of the joy of sharing books and having new experiences awaits readers in this captivating wordless picture book for ages 4 to 8. A child busy reading in a treehouse spots a family who seems to have just arrived on Earth for a picnic. The youngest member of the alien family holds a mind-bendingly strange object. Could it be a book from outer space? At the end of this gorgeously illustrated tale, each child returns home with a book from far away to remember a kind stranger. Sure to take its place among gently fantastical favorites like Sophie Blackall’s If You Come to Earth and Carson Ellis’s Du Iz Tak?, this picture book will enchant and delight curious kids and book lovers everywhere.

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