A compelling, moving and humorous picture book about overcoming loneliness from an exciting new Irish talent.
Have you heard of The Beasts? No, not many people have. That's because they are very rare. So rare, in fact, that there is only one Beast in each country. This is the tale of one home-loving Beast, whose determination to overcome his loneliness leads him to undertake a daring and dangerous quest to find others like him . . .
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A compelling, moving and humorous picture book about overcoming loneliness from an exciting new Irish talent.
Have you heard of The Beasts? No, not many people have. That's because they are very rare. So rare, in fact, that there is only one Beast in each country. This is the tale of one home-loving Beast, whose determination to overcome his loneliness leads him to undertake a daring and dangerous quest to find others like him . . .
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Have you heard of the Beasts? No, not many people have. That's because they are very rare. This is the tale of one such Beast, whose determination to overcome his loneliness leads him to undertake a daring and dangerous quest to find others like him . . .
Awards
Winner of Irish Children’s Book of the Year (UK). Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2012 (UK)
Critic Reviews
"Judge tells a familiar tale but illustrates it with uncommon style and verve." New York Times
"A beautifully illustrated and humorous picture book." The judges of the Irish Children's Book Award
"Magnificent. The enjoyable text is complemented beautifully by rich, vibrant, quirky illustrations. Chris Judge is definitely one to watch out for." Children's Books Ireland
"This wonderful story is complemented beautifully by rich, vibrant, quirky illustrations." Sunday World, Ireland
"It's the illustrations that really make this special . . . I'm looking forward to seeing more from Chris Judge in the future." TheBookbag.co.uk
About the Author
Chris Judge is an established artist and has had four solo exhibitions in Dublin as well as taking part in group shows in Ireland, UK and U.S.A. This is his debut picture book and his work has been hugely influenced by comic artists. He lives in Dublin. A new book from him, THE GREAT EXPLORER, will be published in February 2012.
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