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Walker Books
07 September 2022
A beautiful and sensitive exploration of grief, loss and hope from Karl James Mountford, in his much-awaited author-illustrator debut.

One day, Fox is drawn to something in the forest – it’s something small, something silent, perhaps forgotten. It’s a bird, as still as can be. Fox is confused, upset and angry – is the bird broken? But then a little moth comes along. Kind and wise and comforting, Moth shares a gentle philosophy: the story of the circles in the sky.

Told with huge sensitivity and style, this story of grief and hope feels like a folk tale for modern times.
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Illustrated by:   Karl James Mountford
Imprint:   Walker Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 285mm,  Width: 205mm,  Spine: 8mm
Weight:   375g
ISBN:   9781529502572
ISBN 10:   1529502578
Pages:   40
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 7 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Karl James Mountford has created cover artwork and illustrations for many successful fiction titles such as The Uncommoners by Jennifer Bell, Taylor and Rose Secret Agents by Katherine Woodfine and The Peculiars by Kieran Larwood. He has also worked on picture books including Maurice the Unbeastly by Amy Dixon and The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth by Ellie Hattie. You can find him on Instagram as @karljamesmountford and on Twitter as @karlj_mountford.

Reviews for The Circles in the Sky

Beautifully and stylishly illustrated, this is a moving story about loss and hope -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller * Written with gentleness and sensitivity, and stylishly illustrated in a stunning palette of muted colours, this exploration of grief - told in the manner of a contemporary folk tale - is ideal as a helping hand for youngsters coping with bereavement. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post * This is a gentle way of talking about death that is perfectly pitched for little ones.[...] With stunning artwork in rich autumnal colours, this first picture book written and illustrated by Karl James Mountford is utterly beautiful in both mood and style. It will be pored over for its beauty as well as the message. * BookTrust *


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