The Goblin and the Empty Chair
The Goblin and the Empty Chair

The Goblin and the Empty Chair

Written by Mem Fox & illustrated by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon
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5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
AD550L
Lexile measure
Sep 22, 2009
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In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss. But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal. From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all.

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    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      Mem Fox

      Mem Fox is the author of many acclaimed books, including Possum Magic, Koala Lou, Time for Bed, and, for adults, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever. She lives in Adelaide, Australia.

      Illustrator
      Leo Dillon

      Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon, a husband-and-wife team, created more than 100 book and magazine covers together as well as interior artwork. The Dillons won the Caldecott Medal in 1976 and 1977 In 1978 they were the runners-up for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award for children’s illustrators, and were the U.S. nominee again in 1996.

      Illustrator
      Diane Dillon

      Diane Dillon is known throughout the world as one of the greatest children’s talents of our time. For 58 years she collaborated with her husband, artist Leo Dillon, until his death in 2012. They are known for their multicultural books, including a significant body of African American books, which earned them a list of awards, including two Caldecott Medals, the NAACP Image Award, numerous Coretta Scott King Awards, several Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, and honorary doctorates.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781416985853
    Publication Date
    September 22, 2009
    Publisher
    Beach Lane Books
    Original Publication Date
    September 22, 2009
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2008041862
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    262737484
    Lexile® Level
    AD550L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~3.6

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