The Carpenter

By Bruna Barros

Book Overview

Experience "The Carpenter," a wordless picture book where Bruna Barros' colorful illustrations transform a simple tape measure into an ocean of adventure--perfect for parents seeking to inspire children's imagination, foster screen-free creative play.

"A young boy abandons his beloved electronics when an old-fashioned yellow-jointed tape measure causes his imagination to run wild, in The Carpenter, a wordless expression of the simple joys found in exploration and creative play. Brazilian illustrator Bruna Barros uses basic yet bold contrasting colors, and lines that showcase the transformation of a carpenter's shop into a veritable ocean of wonder, giving Harold and his purple crayon a run for his money." --Foreword Reviews

This special book shares its story without a single word. Bruna Barros' beautiful, creative illustrations will capture children's imaginations, showing readers that even the simplest, most common objects can start a wonderful adventure. This book also offers opportunities to foster discussions and spontaneous story telling.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1423646762
• ISBN13: 9781423646761
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3