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Beyond the Pond

by Joseph Kuefler

Subject
Imagination & Play
Age
3-5 years
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Publisher
Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Size
24.0 cm × 28.6 cm
ISBN
9780062364272

A stunning picture book about the power of imagination, perfect for fans of Extra Yarn and Journey, from debut author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler.

Just behind an ordinary house
filled with too little fun,
Ernest D. decides that today will be the day he explores the depths of his pond.

Beyond the pond, he discovers a not-so-ordinary world that will change him forever.

About the author

Joseph KueflerAuthor

Joseph Kuefler is the author-illustrator of the Digger series, Beyond the Pond, Rulers of the Playground, Pillow Places, and Bigger Than a Bumblebee and the illustrator of Night Is for Darkness by Jonathan Stutzman. He lives in Minnesota with his wife and children. You can visit him online at josephkuefler.com.

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What reviewers said

“A witty, auspicious debut…[with] echoes of Jon Klassen and Wes Anderson.”
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“[A] tale of transformation and wonder…reminiscent of Sendak’s Max and his Wild Things.”
School Library Journal
“This lovely picture book is a tribute to imagination and the wonder in everyday spaces…will resonate with young readers — Booklist
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