The Lonely Mailman
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Lonely Mailman
By (Author) Susanna Isern
Illustrated by Daniel Montero Galn
Translated by Jon Brokenbrow
Cuento de Luz SL
Cuento de Luz SL
11th April 2017
Spain
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Physical Properties
Hardback
28
Width 209mm, Height 260mm, Spine 10mm
396g
Description
"A loving tribute to problemsolvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers." -Kirkus Reviews.
Each day, the old mailman faithfully delivers special letters to the forest animals. But the mailman has never received any letters of his own. Then one day everything changes. This touching story of friendship and love will delight readers and letter writers of all ages.
Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 710L
Reviews
(...) In lush, richly rendered paintings, Galn (Its a Pain to Be a Princess!) creates an enchanting forest community; crisp blue day gives way to a spectacular sunset and a night lit by candles that cast a furious orange glow. - Publishers Weekly -- PW
Praise for The Lonely Mailman: "...the artist unifies the palette throughout with such touches as the red wings of butterflies and red, autumnal leaves on the trees. The effect is to suffuse the pages with warmth. A loving tribute to problem-solvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers." -Kirkus starred review -- Kirkus Reviews
One of the Best New Picture Books, April 2017 - The Children's Book Review -- The Children's Book Review
Finalist at the 2017 International Book Awards in the Category Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction,
A sweet story of generosity and sowing seeds of friendship. - Booklist -- Booklist
A loving tribute to problem-solvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers. -- Kirkus Reviews
"A satisfying tale about a character so woven into the fabric of the day-to-day that the full extent of his impact goes unnoticed until, thanks to an observant mouse, it is recognized. A lovely choice for most shelves." - School Library Journal -- School Library Journal
Author Bio
Susanna Isern is an award-winning children's books author whose work has been translated into more than nine languages. She is the author of The Winter Train, Bear Wants to Fly, What Are You Scared of Little Mouse (Silver Medal at the 2015 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards) and The Magic Ball of Wool (Silver Medal at the 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards) among many other children's books. Daniel Montero Galan was born in 1981 in Madrid, and has illustrated over a dozen books. Jon Brokenbrow is an award winning translator with more than 60 children's books translated from Spanish - English. Winner of 2015 IPPY Award for Children's Picture Books with translation of Cyparissus by Marta Sanmamed, and winner of 2013/2014 International Latino Book Awards for Best Translator.
