Overview
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2024""A visual treasure trove of a book."" -- New York Times A boy and his golden dog turn a slow Sunday at home into a magic adventure to faraway places in a picture book celebrating imagination and play. Martin and his family spend every Sunday together and every Sunday they have the same routine. Not this Sunday, he decides while everyone else watches TV, cooks, and folds laundry. Instead, Martin invents a world adventure with his dog, Maize, braving extreme cold alongside penguins on ice caps, facing a dragon, confronting pirate ships, and crossing an arid desert on a camel's back. When he returns from his travels happy and exhausted, he recounts his magical journey with Grandma, who marvels at his courage and wonders where he will go next. Sunday reminds readers young and old about the power of imagination, play, and dreams coming true. In a world where screens are the default, Martin's journey detailed in playful line art with bold colors will encourage kids to make their own discoveries and share their creativity with friends and family. Perfect for rainy-day reading, this book is also a thoughtful gift for grandparents and little readers who love dogs and new experiences.
Full Product Details
Author: Marcelo Tolentino ,
Marcelo Tolentino
Publisher: Blue Dot Kids Press
Imprint: Blue Dot Kids Press
Dimensions:
Width: 19.80cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 27.40cm
Weight: 0.431kg
ISBN: 9798989858811
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 06 March 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unknown
Availability: Available To Order
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
""Imaginative play has never been this exciting."" -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW ""Notable."" -- Booklist ""A beautiful story about a child's imagination. I loved the illustrations, and the way this story felt like a classic from my childhood. The subtle attention to generational family members is one of my favorite reminders for young readers."" -- Morgan, BookMarks, Winston-Salem, NC ""This book has major ""Good Dog, Carl"" vibes - but for a bigger kid with bigger adventures! Perfectly spare text and stunning illustrations. Cannot wait to share this one at our store's storytime."" -- Naomi, Napa BookMine, Napa, CA
A School Library Journal Best Book! ""A visual treasure trove of a book."" -- New York Times ""Imaginative play has never been this exciting."" -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW ""Stunning ... A breathtaking trip through one boy's -imagination, this beautiful picture book is highly recommended."" -- School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW ""A beautiful story about a child's imagination. I loved the illustrations and the way this story felt like a classic from my childhood. The subtle attention to generational family members is one of my favorite reminders for young readers."" -- Morgan, BookMarks ""This book has major ""Good Dog, Carl"" vibes - but for a bigger kid with bigger adventures! Perfectly spare text and stunning illustrations. Cannot wait to share this one at our store's storytime."" -- Naomi, Napa BookMine ""I guarantee that the moment you see Marcelo Tolentino's artwork for the first time your breath will be taken away.... a stunning book that transports readers to a new kind of Sunday."" -- Mel Schuit, Let's Talk Picture Books
Author Information
Marcelo Tolentino is a visual artist and art educator from São Paulo, Brazil. He studied graphic design at the Panamerican School of Art and Design.
