An Island in the Sun

By Stella Blackstone

Book Overview

Spend the day at sea with a young boy as he sets sail for a distant island in this lyrical, cumulative story. What will he see as he stands at the lookout? AGES: 0-4 AUTHOR: Stella Blackstone has written many of Barefoot Books' most popular picture books, among them the Bear and Cleo series. She lives and works in Somerset, southwest England. ILLUSTRATOR: Nicoletta Ceccoli is an artist who is renowned for her richly detailed, dreamlike work. She was born and lives in the Republic of San Marino, Italy, and studied at the Institute of Art in Urbino. Her work has been exhibited and sold internationally and earned her many loyal followers. Nicoletta has also illustrated 'The Faery's Gift', 'The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales' and 'The Princess and the White Bear King' for Barefoot Books. SELLING POINTS: * Cumulative structure supports early literacy: Rhyming, cumulative text invites the reader to engage with the story, develops memory skills and builds reading confidence * Memorable I-spy adventure: Young readers can point out all the things the boy sees through his telescope amidst richly coloured, surreal acrylic and oil-pastel seascapes * Soothing day-to-night story: Start the bedtime routine with this dreamy story, charting the paths of the sun and moon as the boy sails through the day and into the evening REVIEWS: "Succinct writing that beckons audience participation completes this beautifully illustrated book" -- Financial Times

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782852859
• ISBN13: 9781782852858
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.6" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 2 to 4 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Kindergarten

Customer Reviews

Delightful illustrations

The illustrations in this book are exquisite and very engaging - really lovely. The story is simple and the text is melodic and repetative, which is always good for small children. My two-year old son really enjoys this book. My two complainst about the book are that the size and style of the font are quite tricky to read for those of us that don't have perfect eye-sight (especialy in the low light of a sleepy child's room), and that the story falls apart a bit at the end. The text seems a bit disjointed at the end. Still, a sweet book with detailed pictures and bold colors.

A Beautiful Ode to Wonder and Adventure

I got this for my son when he turned 2 and from the first reading he was completely captivated and inspired. The book is short, beautiful, and even arresting in its aspirational, idyllic, and nostalgic quality. After we started reading this book, my son started to ask me to tell him other stories of adventures and voyages he might take! The book probably doesn't last more than a few minutes, but I still heartily recommend it for the little voyager in all of us.

A Favorite with my two year old!

My two year old son loves this book. I have to give some credit to the illustrator, the colors and pictures are fabulous. This book is part of our nightly rotation. The repetition in the story allows my son to feel like he is reading too - he likes to say the parts at the end, "A dolphin jumping free and the sun in the sky and a bird flying by" I highly recommend this adorable tale.