Journey

WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT HONOR AWARD
OVER HALF-A-MILLION COPIES SOLD
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN’S BOOK

“A beautiful example of the power of illustration.” Guardian
“A masterwork.” The New York Times
“An absolute must for all readers.” Children’s Books Ireland

Aaron Becker’s stunning, wordless picture book debut about self-determination and unexpected friendship follows a little girl who draws a magic door on her bedroom wall. Through it she escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. Red marker pen in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon and a flying carpet which carry her on a spectacular journey … who knows where?

In this exquisitely illustrated book, an ordinary child is launched on an extraordinary, magical journey towards her greatest and most rewarding adventure of all…

Complete the trilogy with Quest and Return.

Author Biography

Aaron Becker began drawing picture books at the age of eight. After many years of practice, he published his first wordless picture book, Journey, which was named a Caldecott Honor Book, and has since become a trilogy alongside Quest and Return. Aaron also won the Carnegie Medal for Illustration and Shadowers’ Choice Award for Illustration with The Tree and the River. He is now on a quest to share his books with as many young readers as possible. “There is nothing more gratifying than seeing kids hold one of my books close to their heart,” he says. “My hope is that these stories might inspire us all to place a bit more faith in the power of wonder.” Aaron Becker lives in the USA in Massachusetts, with his wife and daughter. Find Aaron online at www.storybreathing.com.