When a giraffe is taken from its beloved acacia grove in Africa and sets sail for France, it does not welcome the adventure at first. Everything is foreign; nothing is familiar. Taking his cue from the imagined perspective of the captive, author Jan Wahl crafts a sympathetic tale with roots in reality. Meanwhile, French artist Laurent Gapaillard's arresting landscapes offer a panoramic view of each episode, reinforcing the scope of
The Long Tall Journeymade by a 19th-century exotic gift.
Jan Wahl has dedicated much of his adult life to writing for children, authoring previous Creative Editions books such asThe Enchanted SledandBear Dance. His first children's title, published in 1964, was illustrated by Maurice Sendak. An Ohio native, Wahl lives and works in Toledo.
Parisian designer and illustrator Laurent Gapaillard has lent his talents to animated feature films, television series, video games, and novels. Recent gallery exhibitions have also featured his work.The Long Tall Journeyis his first project for Creative Editions.
A stunningly produced version of an odd but oft-told story. - Kirkus Review Together, the text and pictures tell a panoramic story. - School Library Journal Review
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