“A truly inspirational book that ignites the inner storyteller. Bedtime stories, creative writing, and fantastic conversations will abound!” —The Children's Book Review
What happens when story time begins with a little glowing doorway under a bridge, a pair of koalas floating on an autumn leaf, or a giant mantis returning a library book? Absolutely anything!
Inside this book are an infinite number of stories, waiting for you to bring them to life! You’ll find 52 magical hand-drawn illustrations—of strange lands, mystical creatures, curious animals, and intriguing characters. But there are no accompanying words, because you, the storyteller, are the missing ingredient.
Open this book at any time, or on any page and let the rich details of each illustration become the beginning of an adventure you create. With countless possible stories living on every page, The Storyteller’s Handbook is like having an entire library in a single book!
Special Features
- Includes 52 stunning illustrations to use as story prompts, with the number of tales being as endless as your imagination
- Sophisticated, layered imagery invites the creativity of children and adults alike
- An engaging bedtime read, road-trip activity, or creative writing exercise
- A beautiful gift for birthdays, back to school, or just because
- Includes a foreword by Neil Gaiman, gold foil stamping on a hardcover, and lay-flat binding
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Elise Hurst is an Australian fine artist, illustrator and author, specializing in books for children. Her most recent book was the illustrated edition of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman, and Girl on Wire by Lucy Estela, which was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia 2019 Awards. She lives in a house full of books and paintings. From her studio, where black pens and oil paints spill across the desk, magical worlds leap into being. Like something out of Beatrix Potter or Narnia, her friends are rabbits and bears, lions and tigers--and they all have a story to share. |
Target Age: 5-8 or ALL AGES
Compendium
Pub Date: June 28, 2022
0.7" H x 9.8" L x 7.5" W
128 pages
hardcover