Pomelo's Big Adventure

(Hardback)

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Age range 4-8

Here, Pomelo leaves the safety of the garden for the first time. Having found his courage, he takes to the roadon a journey of self-discovery,hoping to find other elephants and clues about his origins. In these pages,Pomelo hears, sees, smells and feels things he's never experienced. And most miraculously of all, he learnsabout Papa & Mama.

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Amid the cheery storytelling and dear illustrations, the very straightforward scariness surrounding solitude and self-reliance surfaces, along with some coping strategies. . . This jaunty little elephant provides a mammoth lesson for young readers about bravery, grit and fortitude. -- STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews Throughout Pomelos Big Adventure, a gentle spirit of exploration leads the protagonist and the reader onward. Oversize pages filled with Mr. Chauds witty, bright drawings that pop amid white pages reflect the elephants sense of curiosity and openness to possibilities. -- New York Journal of Books Someone goes on a journey is one of the guiding precepts of narrative; Are we there yet is one of the guiding precepts of childhood. . . like all terrific books, theyre reasons enough to travel. - - Daniel Handler, The New York Times Book Review Pomelo will teach your child that taking risks may be scary, ah but the rewards may be very great. The illustrations are so spectacular in a most enchanting way, and when you read the story while looking at the big two-page spreads, your heart will fill with joy. Smart Books for Smart Kids Badescu conveys the nervousness and anxiety that can come with traveling solo, and tiny, pink Pomelo remains a quirky, comic hero. Publishers Weekly
Amid the cheery storytelling and dear illustrations, the very straightforward scariness surrounding solitude and self-reliance surfaces, along with some coping strategies. . . This jaunty little elephant provides a mammoth lesson for young readers about bravery, grit and fortitude. -- STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews Throughout Pomelos Big Adventure, a gentle spirit of exploration leads the protagonist and the reader onward. Oversize pages filled with Mr. Chauds witty, bright drawings that pop amid white pages reflect the elephants sense of curiosity and openness to possibilities. -- New York Journal of Books Someone goes on a journey is one of the guiding precepts of narrative; Are we there yet is one of the guiding precepts of childhood. . . like all terrific books, theyre reasons enough to travel. - - Daniel Handler, The New York Times Book Review Pomelo will teach your child that taking risks may be scary, ah but the rewards may be very great. The illustrations are so spectacular in a most enchanting way, and when you read the story while looking at the big two-page spreads, your heart will fill with joy. Smart Books for Smart Kids Badescu conveys the nervousness and anxiety that can come with traveling solo, and tiny, pink Pomelo remains a quirky, comic hero. Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

Ramona Badescu: Ramona Badescu was born in 1980 in southern Romania.She arrived in France at the age of 11 and started to write for children ten years later. She lives in the wonderfully diverse French city of Marseille. Benjamin Chaud: Benjamin Chaud lives and works in Paris. He has illustrated an impressive number of picture books and has written at least one as well.