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A New York Times bestseller! A Wall Street Journal 20 Best Children’s Books of the Past 20 Years Selection A 2014 Caldecott Honor Book Follow a girl on an elaborate flight of fancy in a wondrously illustrated, wordless picture book about self-determination — and unexpected friendship. A lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure, and danger abound. Red marker in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon, and a flying carpet that carry her on a spectacular journey toward an uncertain destiny. When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also lead her home and to her heart’s desire? With supple line, luminous color, and nimble flights of fancy, author-illustrator Aaron Becker launches an ordinary child on an extraordinary journey toward her greatest and most exciting adventure of all. Read more
Publisher : Candlewick
Publication date : August 6, 2013
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 0763660531
ISBN-13 : 36
Item Weight : 1.08 pounds
Reading age : 3 - 6 years, from customers
Dimensions : 10.98 x 0.35 x 9.76 inches
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Format: Hardcover
What a breath of fresh air. The art is very nice with an emphasis on architecture and larger forms, the story is simple and adventurous with good morals, and the book is a great way to have kids to put their own words to a story. Loved it instantly! Minor spoilers follow. The real reason I wanted to write a review, however, is to provide a counter to the reviews that raise concerns over the philosophy of the book. As the father of two daughters, I find them totally baseless. Two themes stuck out to me from the negative reviews: the 1950's style domestic mom on the intro pages, and the rescue of the heroine. As for the mom, the introductory pages are designed to show an imperfect family. The faults of the home (workaholic dad, electronics obsessed sis, overly domestic mother) are there for a reason: for the flaws! It's anecdotal, but my daughters caught on instantly and "read" the family as flawed. In short, the mom is a not a person to be emulated, so there is no problem. Regarding the heoine's rescue, I almost didn't buy the book because I was concerned over a knight in shining armor riding in to save the day; I dislike that particular deus ex machina. Nothing could be farther from the truth. In the story, the heroine saves a magical creature from the cage, who in return rescues the heroine when she is captured while rendering said assistance. I'm sorry, I have no idea how anyone construes helping others and accepting their help in return as negative... I hope this helps new buyers on the fence. Not everyone is going to like the art, or the price, or the lack of words, but the story and morals are just fine for young children.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2017 by Haon the Great
Format: Hardcover
This is, in my opinion, an essential book for parents and non-parents alike. It is a work of literature, stunning in its artistry, poetic in its imagery, minimalism, and allusions. What you have here is a wordless storybook. It is, I would suggest, more a work of art, a collection of linked paintings that tell a story. Our main character (nameless), seeks refuge from her disconnected life in the adventures she creates with her red crayon. Sound like a book we've all read and loved? Stay with me. She journeys, with her crayon, into a beautifully imagined world and an adventure. I really don't want to ruin the BRILLIANT (boy how I wish FB would let me italicize) twist ending, but I will say that this is so much more than an homage to HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON, it is an extension of it, a tribute to it, a joining of worlds. I read this book with my three-and-a-half-year-old son last night and he was enthralled. In spite of the fact that there were no words, he was gripped. Why? The lack of a defined way of telling this story allowed us to tell it ourselves. Tonight, when we read it again, it will be slightly different. New words will be used to give voice to the story told through the images. Every time we read this book, it will become new. That is special. I can't speak highly enough of this book. Even as an adult I read it and appreciate what it does. Absolutely stunning. Brilliant in every way. Please, do yourself a favor, spend the fourteen or fifteen bucks and get this. Cherish it. Because your child (or you) will read it at 3, at 5, at 10, at 16, at 30, at 80. This is a book I would, as a teacher, work into units from kindergarten through graduate school. How many books can you say that about? Incredible.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2013 by Colby J Cuppernull
Format: Hardcover
I am a preschool teacher and this is the book that students keep asking me to “read.” There are no words - just stunning illustrations. The story is captivating.
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2026 by BKO
Format: Hardcover
This book has really captivated my 5 year old, and, to be really honest, me too. Without words, it tells the story of a little girl using a red crayon to enter a magical world, beginning with an enchanted forest lit by lanterns. I've sometimes struggled when reading wordless books with my children, but this one really just tells the story itself. The illustrations are incredible -- so detailed and just completely transport you into this magical world. The architecture of the castle, the waterways, and rich sense of place are just amazing. My son loves carefully examining the castle and waterways and magical flying machine. There is real plot here and most definitely bad guys, though they have not scared my 5 year old, who recently got scared of the cat in Disney's Cinderella. But I've chosen not to read this yet with my 2.5 year old. I do appreciate that there is real plot here and even the bad guys. I think we've lost sight of the fact that not all children's literature needs to model perfect behavior and that children do need some stories with conflict to better understand kindness and goodness. I would recommend this for ages 3.5/4 and up depending on where your kiddo is with enjoying things with bad guys in them.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018 by Ben and Larissa
Format: Hardcover
Journey is really great picture book! It is interesting to us, parents, as well as for our 3,5 years old. There was time when we had to watch (read) it every day for about 2 months (even more times at once!) and tell the story with it, so we tried to tell it every time differently, with different details in mind, adjectives, aims.. If this book would have words, it wouldn't have been what it is. This book is certainly a proof that pictures are worth thousand words. While watching the book I like to think where did author take the ideas from, because you can see architectural characteristics and details and also cultural features you can relate them to certain countries or even cities. And, what I like the most at this book, and I write it at the end, is the story and messages it gives. It's about finding our perfect match, when you have it (usually) in front of you, but you don't see it, with whom you share your unique you and with whom you can make perfect whole. It's about endless imagination and creativity, problem solving and courage. And it's about good acts and that good returns with good.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2015 by JK
Format: Hardcover
I am a huge fan of wordless books, I feel like it really makes the children use their language and creativity...plus, the story they create is different each time! You can make it as specific (such as, what they are feeling, what sounds may be heard, etc) or general (just what the picture is illustrating) as you want. Some of the pictures and the general story line may be difficult for younger kids to follow, so I would recommend this for 3rd/4th grade on up. Nice story overall.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018 by CF
Format: Hardcover
Entertaining for children, entertaining for children of all ages
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2026 by Thomas P. Downs
Format: Hardcover
As an adult I felt a little silly pining over a children's book at the store, but it was so captivating that it kept drawing me in time after time so finally I gave in and bought it. I liked the pictures so much that I bought it so I would have the option to take the pages out and fram them. The pictures are so beautifully done that it brings you back to that sense of awe you felt as a child looking at something pretty. Each page depicts an adventure that this little girl has created for herself out of nothing but her imagination and a marker. It doesn't have any words, but I honestly didn't even notice at first because it doesn't need them. The story is told perfectly without them and in fact words would detract because part of the story is subjective, what you take away from the picture. I know that if I were a kid again I would stare at this book for hours coming up with my own stories. This is the perfect book to spark the imagination of both children and adults.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2014 by LoganBlair