Journey (picture book) facts for kids
| Author | Aaron Becker |
|---|---|
| Genre | wordless picture book |
| Published | 2013 |
| Publisher | Candlewick Press |
Journey is an amazing wordless picture book for kids. It was written and illustrated by Aaron Becker. This book came out in 2013 from Candlewick Press. It was even chosen as a Caldecott Honor Book in 2014, which is a big award for children's books!
Contents
What is a Wordless Picture Book?
A wordless picture book tells a story using only pictures. There are no words at all! This means readers can use their imagination to understand what is happening. They can also create their own dialogue and story as they look at the pictures.
What is Journey About?
Journey tells the story of a lonely girl who feels bored at home. She finds a magical red crayon and draws a door on her wall. When she steps through the door, she enters a secret, colorful world!
The Girl's Magical Adventure
In this new world, the girl goes on an exciting adventure. She travels on a magic carpet and even a special boat. She meets a friendly purple bird who becomes her companion. Together, they face challenges and explore new places.
Facing Challenges and Finding Friends
During her journey, the girl and the purple bird get into trouble. They are captured by an evil tyrant. They must find a clever way to escape and continue their adventure. This part of the story shows how bravery and friendship can help overcome difficulties.
The Journey Trilogy
Journey is the first book in a series of three. These books continue the girl's adventures in the magical world.
What are the Other Books?
The other books in the trilogy are:
- Quest (published in 2014)
- Return (published in 2016)
Each book continues the story of the girl and her magical crayon. They explore new parts of the fantasy world and meet more characters.
