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The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod

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Hardback

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English
Union Square Kids
01 June 2024
Age range 3 to 8

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod, authors of the award-winningHow to Eat a Book, present a whimsical, thought-provoking picture book about coming face-to-face with the unknown. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written,The Door That Had Never Been Opened Beforehas strong read-aloud appeal for families, libraries, booksellers, and educators.

The Grunions' house had many doors.

But there was one door, that had never been opened before!

The door that had never been opened before was built closed shut, locked tight, and never opened for a reason. A reason that nobody knew.

Geraldine opened every door she ever found. Geraldine opened every door and went everywhere and met everyone and did EVERYTHING. Everything, except ONE THING. Geraldine hadneveropened the Door that had NEVER been opened before...NOT yet!

The Door That Had Never Been Opened Beforeis a contemporary look at a timeless question - with hints of Shel Silverstein and a smattering of Edward Gorey. Fantastically illustrated with dipped pen-and-ink cutout art, photographed in a three-dimensional stage diorama and hand-coloured, this children's picture book is a HIT from the talented Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod.
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Imprint:   Union Square Kids
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 276mm,  Width: 216mm, 
ISBN:   9781454945451
ISBN 10:   1454945451
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 8 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod are an award-winning, critically acclaimed author and illustrator team living with their five children in California. Their debut picture book, How to Eat a Book, won theBarnes & Noble Picture Book of the Year Award in 2023.

Reviews for The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before

"Praise for The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before “Composed in heavy unfilled lines on paper cutouts floating in low-relief layers with shadows left visible, the pictures brim with life and give convincing depth to the house’s high-ceilinged rooms and narrow halls. The rhythmic, occasionally rhymed narrative’s free-wheeling typography adds verbal drama to the visual ruckus, to boot. A lock for enthusiastic responses and demands for repeat performances.” —Kirkus Reviews Praise for How to Eat a Book “A refreshing book in text and art, with a title that grabs attention, a plot that delivers, and an ending that resonates. No child could possibly resist.” —School Library Journal, starred review ""Takes 'battle of the books' to a whole new level."" —Kirkus Reviews “Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod channel their brilliance into a wholly unique, exhilarating package that will leave you in awe.” —B&N Reads “With fun illustrations created to look three-dimensional, your child will laugh and squeal with delight while moving quickly through this book.” —Daily Mom  A Kids' Indie Next List picture book  A B&N Most Anticipated Read pick"


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