The Hideout

Written by Susanna Mattiangeli · Illustrated by Felicita Sala

A child's imagination creates a secret world, but reality calls her back. Where is she truly lost?

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40 pages· 669 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Hannah vanishes into a world of her own making, crafting a secret hideout with an Odd Furry Creature in the park. As she collects caterpillars and builds leafy beds, her imagination transforms reality. But when a voice pierces her dreamlike adventure, the question arises: is she lost in the woods or within her own drawing? Discover the enchanting power of imagination and the thin line between fantasy and reality in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

It’s time to go, but no one can find Hannah! That’s because she’s in the park with much to do. She needs to collect caterpillars and sticks, make a bow and arrow, and build a bed out of leaves. Deep in the shrubs, she sets up a secret hideout for herself and her companion, an Odd Furry Creature. Together, they hunker down over the campfire, lost in their own little world. But then a voice cuts through the branches and clearly says, “Where are you?” Hannah brushes off her paper, and the reader learns that Hannah was lost—not in the woods—but in her drawing. This dreamlike, lyrical picture book with shades of Where the Wild Things Are illustrates the power of imagination to transport us to new worlds.

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