Journey

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.

 

Prizes: Commended for Caldecott Medal 2014 and Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2014 and Cybils (Fiction Picture Book) 2013. Short-listed for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2015 and Buckeye Children's Book Award (Grades 3-5) 2015 and South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Picture Book) 2015 and Colorado Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 2015 and Beehive Awards (Picture) 2015 and Buckaroo Book Award 2014.