Paper Chase (HB)

A captivating paper chase, and an unforgettable adventure . . . Two children meet under a tall tree. James has a book. Ginger has a paper plane. They become friends . . . but then… Lue lisää A captivating paper chase, and an unforgettable adventure . . . Two children meet under a tall tree. James has a book. Ginger has a paper plane. They become friends . . . but then they're parted. Will they ever meet again? But this isn't just James and Ginger's story: it's a paper chase! Much-loved storyteller Julia Donaldson weaves the children's tale of friendship into the amazing story of how paper is made. With perfect, read-aloud rhymes and glowing illustrations by Victoria Sandøy, this is a story of friendship and adventure like no other. Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has created a heartfelt, joyful story with a totally unique twist Children will be fascinated to see the remarkable journey of one tall tree as it's turned into paper, and becomes all sorts of things that we use, from bags and boxes to letters, cards and books Julia Donaldson's perfect, read-aloud rhymes are brought gorgeously to life by acclaimed illustrator, Victoria Sandøy. The warm, richly atmospheric illustrations are brimming with exquisite details Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandøy: "Magical . . . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song" Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written. She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today. Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas.