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The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before By Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod


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The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod, authors of the award-winningHow to Eat a Book, present a whimsical, thought-provoking picture book about coming face-to-face with the unknown. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written,The Door That Had Never Been Opened Beforehas strong read-aloud appeal for families, libraries, booksellers, and educators.

The Grunions house had many doors.But there was one door, that had never been opened before!

The door that had never been opened before was built closed shut, locked tight, and never opened for a reason. A reason that nobody knew.

Geraldine opened every door she ever found. Geraldine opened every door and went everywhere and met everyone and did EVERYTHING. Everything, except ONE THING. Geraldine hadneveropened the Door that had NEVER been opened before... NOT yet!

The Door That Had Never Been Opened Beforeis a contemporary look at a timeless questionwith hints of Shel Silverstein and a smattering of Edward Gorey. Fantastically illustrated with dipped pen-and-ink cutout art, photographed in a three-dimensional stage diorama and hand-colored, this childrens picture book is a HIT from the talented Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod.

Hardcover picture book; 48 pages; 8.5 x 10.9 in.

The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before Reviews

Praise for The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before

Composed in heavy unfilled lines on paper cutouts floating in low-relief layers with shadows left visible, the pictures brim with life and give convincing depth to the houses high-ceilinged rooms and narrow halls. The rhythmic, occasionally rhymed narratives free-wheeling typography adds verbal drama to the visual ruckus, to boot. A lock for enthusiastic responses and demands for repeat performances. Kirkus Reviews

The three-dimensional energy makes the images ping around as if they really might burst out of the confines of the pages. The visuals perfectly suit the theme of the book.Booklist

[D]elightfully riotous . . . . Readers will delight in The Door That Had Never Been Opened Befores kinetic and expressive artwork thats rife with clever details (keep an eye out for the kitten) and high-impact type treatments. Theyll have lots to think and talk about when they encounter the books final pages, which reveal whats beyond the mysterious door and will surely build anticipation for the next rollicking Grunions adventure.Bookpage

[T]he characters irrepressible energy turbocharges the action as well as the titles underlying message about championing discovery."Publishers Weekly

[A] lovely piece of optic art accompanied with just the right words.GeekDad


Praise for How to Eat a Book

A refreshing book in text and art, with a title that grabs attention, a plot that delivers, and an ending that resonates. No child could possibly resist. School Library Journal, starred review

"Takes 'battle of the books' to a whole new level." Kirkus Reviews

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod channel their brilliance into a wholly unique, exhilarating package that will leave you in awe. B&N Reads

With fun illustrations created to look three-dimensional, your child will laugh and squeal with delight while moving quickly through this book. Daily Mom

A Kids' Indie Next List picture book
A B&N Most Anticipated Read pick

About Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod are an award-winning, critically acclaimed author and illustrator team living with their five children in California. Their debut picture book, How to Eat a Book, won theBarnes & Noble Picture Book of the Year Award in 2023.

Additional information

CIN1454945451VG
9781454945451
1454945451
The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before by Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Union Square & Co.
2024-02-22
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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