The Line

Written and illustrated by Paula Bossio

A girl discovers a magical line that transforms into endless adventures, but danger lurks at the end.

3.7 Goodreads · 434 ratings

32 pages· ~460L

$16.95Save 6%

Not currently available from Bookroo. Also at Amazon.

Bookroo's summary

A curious girl finds a mysterious line that morphs into thrilling adventures—a slide, a vine, even a bubble. But when the line becomes a monstrous threat, her imagination is put to the test. Can she outsmart the creature, or will another twist save her? Dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds and surprises await at every turn. This enchanting tale invites young readers to explore the limitless possibilities of imagination and the unexpected challenges it brings. What will the line become next, and who controls its magic?

From the publisher

In this deceptively simple wordless picture book, a small girl finds the end of a long black line and picks it up. She wiggles the line, slides down it and spins inside circles made from it. In her hands, the line transforms into bubbles to blow, a jungle vine to swing from and a tightrope to balance on. The girl is having such a good time! Until suddenly, the line turns into a big, hungry monster! Oh, no! Will the little girl be eaten, or will another surprise twist to the line save her from the frightening creature? Young children will become instantly involved in this story, curious to see what’s next for the magical line that is transformed again and again, and delighted by the surprise on the last page, where the drawer of the line is revealed. Award-winning illustrator Paula Bossio has created a fresh way to tell an original story full of play and creativity. It offers young children an easy-to-understand yet powerful message about imagination and the nearly limitless ways to have fun. This book makes a perfect story starter for early-elementary children as they begin to explore narrative, either by using one of the girl’s creations in the story or by coming up with their own way of turning the line into a plaything. The art concept could also be extended by having children draw their ideas. This book makes a great choice for working on visual literacy with pre-readers.

At a glance