Read Island

by Nicole Magistro

Other authorsAlice Feagan (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2021

Call number

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Publication

Read Island, LLC (2021), 40 pages

Description

"Join a very brave girl and her furry friends on an adventure to Read Island! Through the power of imagination and the pleasure of reading, this curious trio set sail for a magical island made of books. On their way they discover a joyful collection of animals converging by sea and land, just in time for an unforgettable story hour. A rhyming celebration of nature, books and the importance of stories, Read Island invites you to experience the diversity and wonder of a hidden and wild place. In the company of sea wolves, humpback whales and spirit bears, readers will discover simple meditations that summon a magical destination - one filled with beloved friends, safe spaces and stories to be revisited again and again. For make-believe though it may look, There is an island made of books. This world of stories, safe and true, Is always here to welcome you."--Author's website.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member Mishker
Set sail for an island made of books. Listen to a story with animal friends, have fun and celebrate. You just have to be still, breathe out, then in again and listen.

Read Island takes you on a magical journey. With rhyming prose that flows like a song enchants new readers to the wonders of reading
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and the worlds within books. The hand-drawn illustrations have a collage-like quality that use parts of books within the picture and friendly animals that encourage creativity, imagination and whimsy. Read Island is perfect to share with children ages 2-7 to spark joy in reading .

This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
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Awards

Colorado Book Award (Winner — Children’s Literature — 2022)

Pages

40

ISBN

1736523309 / 9781736523308
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