The Journey Home - Tapa blanda

A thought-provoking story with a powerful message about conservation from an award-winning, rising illustrator and literary star...a beautiful book, full of things for parents to talk about with their children as they read it. --lovereading4kids.co.uk

This is a really thought-provoking book and parents will find the opportunity opens up for many discussions with their children. The illustrations are stunning and intriguing. This is a book which should become a classic. --http://www.parentsintouch.co.uk/

The sober message during an oceanic odyssey is one of ecological imperative. Go on guys and no skipping any pages. --Families Magazine, Nov issue

The subtle colours and grainy textures are woven together with simple text on high quality paper. They cleverly convey emotions and prompt readers to think about the world in which we all live. --Carousel, November issue

A lovely book with beautiful, slightly melancholy illustrations. --Mail on Sunday

A thought-provoking story explaining to children why we should look after our world. --Creative Steps, Dec issue

a beautifully imagined story with a huge heart...simple yet deeply effective storytelling. A wonderful book which deserves a huge audience --Bury Free Press, 8th March

this book marks Maurice Sendak protégé Preston-Gannon as one to watch. --Junior magazine, July issue

the illustrations inside help to bring the powerful story to life and make you want to turn the page --Pet Focus Magazine - August 13 Issue

* Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2013, Junior Magazine Design Awards (best Picture Book and Best New Talent categories) and the Cambridgeshire Picture Book Award 2013! * 'A thought-provoking story with a powerful message about conservation' says The Guardian's Julia Eccleshare * Other titles from Frann Preston-Gannon include Dinosaur Farm (March 2013) both in paperback and box set The ice is melting so Polar Bear sets off in search of a new home. Join him on his adventures across the seas and discover the many friends he meets along the way. This beautifully illustrated story has a powerful message of conservation and is full of things for parents and children to talk about. Frann was the winner of an amazing Sendak Fellowship and spent a month living with the great Maurice Sendak himself at his home in Connecticut, USA. She worked on The Journey Home during her stay.