Written and Drawn by Henrietta

By Liniers (Illustrator)

Part of the TOON Book series

A girl, new pencils, and a world of adventure await.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 983 ratings

64 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Henrietta, armed with fresh colored pencils, embarks on a creative journey, crafting a tale of a courageous girl and a three-headed monster. As her imagination unfolds, readers are invited to explore a vast world of adventure. Will her story inspire others to pick up their pencils and create their own worlds? Dive into this playful graphic novel and discover the magic of storytelling.

From the publisher

★ “Liniers’ playful graphic novel is an ideally accessible alchemy of engaging, energetic storytelling and a fresh artistic perspective.”–Booklist, starred review Reading books is fun . . . but what about making them? Armed with new colored pencils, Henrietta’s ready to try. Peek over her shoulder as she draws the story of a brave young girl, a three-headed monster, and an impossibly wide world of adventure. Whether read aloud to a toddler or discovered by a young reader, Liniers’ celebration of the creative process is sure to make everyone want to bring out their pencils. Ricardo Siri Liniers, known as Liniers, is the author of Macanudo, a daily comic strip hugely popular in Argentina, now available in English. His US debut, The Big Wet Balloon, a TOON Book, was nominated for an Eisner Award and chosen as one of Parents’ Top 10 Children’s Books. He lives in Buenos Aires with his wife and three daughters, Matilda, Clementina, and Emma, whom he credits as inspirations for this book. Also available in Spanish as Escrito y dibujado por Enriqueta

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