In a kingdom along the fabled Silk Road, a just prince gets help from his loyal subjects and triumphs over his greedy brother's plot to take over the kingdom. This modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner dePaola and debut illustrator Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love. Full color.
Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic, Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for "significant and lasting contribution to children's literature." A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
Doug Salati is an illustrator living in New York City. He received his MFA from the School of Visual Arts and was a 2015 Sendak Fellow. His illustrations have received recognition from American Illustration, 3x3, and the Society of Illustrators. In a Small Kingdom, written by Tomie dePaola, is his debut picture book. Visit him online at DougSalati.com.
In a kingdom along the fabled Silk Road, a just prince gets help from his loyal subjects and triumphs over his greedy brother's plot to take over the kingdom. This modern fairy tale from Caldecott and Newbery Honor winner dePaola and debut illustrator Salati celebrates the greatest power of all: love. Full color.
Tomie dePaola (1934-2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children's classic, Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children's Literature Legacy Award for "significant and lasting contribution to children's literature." A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at Tomie.com.
Doug Salati is an illustrator living in New York City. He received his MFA from the School of Visual Arts and was a 2015 Sendak Fellow. His illustrations have received recognition from American Illustration, 3x3, and the Society of Illustrators. In a Small Kingdom, written by Tomie dePaola, is his debut picture book. Visit him online at DougSalati.com.
Tomie dePaola (1934–2020) was the beloved author and/or illustrator
of more than 270 books for young readers, including the children’s
classic Strega Nona. He was the recipient of the Newbery
Honor, Caldecott Honor, and the 2011 Children’s Literature Legacy
Award for “significant and lasting contribution to children’s
literature.” A native of Connecticut, Mr. dePaola studied at the
Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and spent much of his life
in New London, New Hampshire. Visit his work online at
Tomie.com.
Doug Salati is an illustrator living in New York City. He received
his MFA from the School of Visual Arts and was a 2015 Sendak
Fellow. His illustrations have received recognition from American
Illustration, 3x3, and the Society of Illustrators. In a Small
Kingdom, written by Tomie dePaola, is his debut picture book. Visit
him online at DougSalati.com.
"DePaola’s original story contains all the necessary components of
a fairy tale: an innocent child, a jealous villain, and villagers
whose love and respect for the king prompt them to reassemble the
garment from its pieces.... Salati’s mixed-media artwork (digitally
colored charcoal and graphite drawings) depicts a distant, agrarian
past, although the king’s head counselor is female.... Perfect for
reading aloud, especially for those preferring nonviolent
tales."
*Booklist, December 2017*
"DePaola's latest is both a charming fairy tale and a valuable
lesson reminding readers that true strength comes from love rather
than brute force. Salati's arresting illustrations, filled with
beautiful animal imagery, are like a Renaissance woven tapestry
come to life . . . A triumphant story celebrating the ability of
love, community, and cooperation to overcome any obstacle."
*Kirkus Reviews*
* "Debut illustrator Salati, a former Sendak fellow, works with the
assurance of a seasoned pro; his illustrations, rendered in
delicately textured pencil and earth-toned digital color, combine
an old-fashioned sense of setting and character with a contemporary
approach to casting (the kingdom is matter-of-factly multicultural,
and the king’s chief counselor is a woman). With its themes of
ingenuity, generosity, and the enduring power of community, the
story is a lovely and pointedly relevant tribute to those who truly
confer legitimacy on any leader: the people."
*Publishers Weekly, January 2018, *STARRED REVIEW**
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