Follow the Line

Ljungkvist, Laura

ISBN 10: 0670060496 / ISBN 13: 9780670060498

Published by Viking, New York, 2006

About this Item

SIGNED. First edition, first printing. Fine/As New hardcover in a Fine dust jacket with a touch of shelf wear. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. "Harold and his purple crayon have nothing over Ljungkvist, who takes young readers along on a journey from morning to night, from city to sea to village, through page-filling scenes composed, by and large, with one continuous line. As child-friendly as it is technically sophisticated, this will appeal to counters and crayon-wielders alike." Written and illustrated by Laura Ljungkvist. SIGNED BY LJUNGKVIST on the ffep and inscribed. Unpaginated [32 pages]; color illustrations throughout; 9.5 x 11.25 inches. LAID-IN is the artist's promotional postcard. Seller Inventory # 23835

Bibliographic Details

Title: Follow the Line

Publisher: Viking, New York

Publication Date: 2006

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Laura Ljungkvist

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Follow the line, indeed, as it loops, curves, and winds across cityscapes, landscapes, buildings, animals, trees, sky, and water from early-morning traffic to night. Each deep-hued page encourages a counting of images printed over a busy, endless black line as it outlines figures (and faces) in a succession of graphics imprinted with complementary color shadings. The line simply propels readers on to the next image, question, and page, e.g., How many striped shirts can you count? How many traffic cones can you count? How many cars have their headlights on?

Review:

"Harold and his purple crayon have nothing over Ljungkvist, who takes young readers along on a journey from morning to night, from city to sea to village, through page-filling scenes composed, by and large, with one continuous line. As child-friendly as it is technically sophisticated, this will appeal to counters and crayon-wielders alike." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review