Ten-word tiny tales : to inspire and unsettle
Call Number
- JE STORIES COEL (CEN, OSH)
Edition
First US edition.
Publication Information
Somerville, MA : Candlewick Press, 2023.
Physical Description
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Summary
UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho presents twenty tiny tales -- each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long -- in a book that's as much a work of art as an invitation to budding writers. Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? In this magnificent compendium, author and poet Joseph Coelho proves that it is -- with mini-stories of underwater worlds, demon hamsters, bears in outer space, and portals to places unknown. From charming to creepy, fantastical to mysterious, each tale is paired with an outstanding illustrator, and together words and pictures inspire creativity as young readers are prompted to continue the story. Prefaced with a note from the author and offering two writing challenges at the end, this is an ideal gift for anyone ready to unleash their imagination.
Notes
"Portraits and creative writing images by Katie May Green."
"From the UK Children's Laureate 2022-2024"--Cover.
"Joseph Coelho and 21 artist friends"--Cover.
Illustrators: Alex T. Smith, Reggie Brown, Helen Stephens, Thea Lu, Dapo Adeola, Júlia Sardà, Flavia Z. Drago, Freya Hartas, Daishu Ma, Dena Seiferling, Raissa Figueroa, Nahid Kazemi, Yas Imamura, Karl James Mountford, Camilla Sucre, Maja Kastelic, Yoko Tanaka, Chuck Groenink, Mariachiara Di Giorgio, Shaun Tan, and Katie May Green.