Reviews

• “Together with Polish illustrator Emilia Dziubak, Martin Widmark has created a magical tale and picture book… ”

• “An imaginatively illustrated fantasy with a dreamlike feel… Dziubak’s romantic colored pencil illustrations place doll-like images of children and creatures against dramatic, moody backdrops of flowers and waterside foliage. Grace is a resourceful hero, and her fanciful, The Water-Babies–esque story packs a lot of adventure into the picture book format.”

• “A classic bedtime story with just the right amount of excitement and a happy ending. Richly illustrated with wonderful poetic pictures. ”

• “Surreal adventures are brought to life in Dziubak’s stunning, colored pencil illustrations. With dark backgrounds showcasing bright botanical and floral details, the intriguing scenes have a classically romantic appearance. Densely written paragraphs relay Grace’s reunion with her missing sibling, and a triumphant escape from the clutches of their captor.”

• “A delightful and beautiful picture book. Martin Widmark writes better than ever ”

• “A delightful story… With gorgeous illustrations, and full of emotions, danger, humour and fantastical characters, this is a great book to read aloud.”

• “With themes of sibling love, friendship and teamwork, there are some great messages when reading with kids and some poignant moments you’ll find for yourself too.”

• “[A] beautifully illustrated, imaginative story.”

• “This is a magical story combined with beautiful pencil illustrations – a real treat! /…/ The drawings are in muted colors and are complete works of art –Dziubak raises the bar on how children’s books should be illustrated with incredible talent using simple tools.”

• “This riveting bedtime story follows Grace into an alternate world where she must escape the menacing claws of a giant crab that forces lost children to gather pearls from snapping clam shells. Hauntingly wild, captivating artwork depicts Grace’s surreal journey as she rallies a group of ragtag children to lead them home again. Because of this instant classic, imaginations will soar; whether it’s bedtime, daytime, or any time else, a bit of fantasy is in order.”