The Visitor

Written and illustrated by Antje Damm

A mysterious visitor challenges Elise's fears, transforming her world forever.

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32 pages· AD470L

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Bookroo's summary

Elise lives in fear, avoiding the world outside her door. But when a peculiar object lands at her feet and a knock echoes through her home, everything changes. A young visitor arrives, bringing unexpected friendship and vibrant color into Elise's lonely life. As her world shifts, will Elise find the courage to step beyond her fears? Discover how a simple encounter can illuminate even the darkest corners of the heart in this enchanting tale of transformation and connection.

From the publisher

Elise was frightened―of spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day.

One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything.

The Visitor is a story about friendship and shyness that plays out in a mini theatre, as a child unwittingly brings light and color―literally―into a lonely person’s life.

The unique artwork has a doll’s house appeal. Damm creates a diorama from cardboard and photographs the scenes, giving the illustrations a special luminosity and depth. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book!