Van Dog

Written by Mikolaj Pa · Illustrated by Gosia Herba

A painter's countryside scene comes alive, challenging his creativity.

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50 pages· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

Van Dog sets out to paint a serene countryside, but as he begins, the landscape bursts into life with bustling creatures and unexpected adventures. From a snail's nibble to a lizard's Tokyo-bound journey, the scene grows chaotic. Can Van Dog capture the essence of this vibrant world, or will the chaos overwhelm his artistic vision? Dive into a whimsical exploration of creativity where every detail tells a story.

From the publisher

A hybrid comic and seek-and-find book that contemplates art and creativity Van Dog rides to the countryside to paint a landscape one day. As he mounts his easel, mixes his paints, and contemplates the scenery, the landscape slowly unfolds in weird and wonderful ways: a snail nibbles on a mushroom, ants gather to work, and a giant lizard monster sets off on a journey to Tokyo. As the landscape becomes busier and busier, Van Dog struggles to finish his painting–but is he overwhelmed by his subject, or is the richness of the countryside precisely what inspires him?

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