UFO Diary
By (Author) Satoshi Kitamura
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
1st March 2007
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
823.914
Paperback
32
Width 241mm, Height 277mm, Spine 3mm
180g
A UFO is lost in space, until it spots a strange, blue planet. Zooming in for a closer look, the UFO discovers a curious creature watching it. The two quickly become friends and explore the earth and heavens together in one unforgettable afternoon.
"The dreamlike quality of the illustrations engenders a sense of wonder." * Books for Keeps *
"Satoshi Kitamura has a gift for slow-pacing a story that allows for dreaming and wonder." -- Julia Eccleshare * Guardian *
"Kitamura has a very cinematic vision as an author and illustrator." * Irish Times *
"'A beautiful, quiet, respectful reminder of who we are and whence we come.'" * The Horn Book *
"Terrific" * School Librarian *
Satoshi Kitamura was born in Tokyo and worked in advertising there before moving to London in 1980. He won the Mother Goose Award for Angry Arthur and he is now one of the most distinguished illustrators in Britain.