The Lonely Beast
No. of pages 32
Published: 2014
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called The Beast .
This book has been graded for interest at 6-7 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2014 by Andersen Press Ltd .
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. He has had several picture books published by Andersen Press. He lives in Dublin.
Irish Children's Book Awards: Juniors
Animals in literature
Mythical Creatures in literature
Unicorns in literature
Dragons in literature
Monsters in literature
Friendship in literature
Exploring Alternatives Learning Phonics
Adventures in literature
Kate Greenaway Medal
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Kate Greenaway Award
The Kate Greenaway Medal is a prestigious annual award presented in the United Kingdom to honour outstanding illustration in children's literature. Established in 1955, the award is named after the famous Victorian illustrator and author Kate Greenaway, who is celebrated for her charming and distinctive illustrations in children's books. The Kate Greenaway Medal aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional illustrations in children's books, highlighting the critical role that visual storytelling plays in engaging young readers. The award is open to any book that is illustrated for children and published in the UK during the eligibility period. This includes various genres, such as picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated stories. A panel of judges reviews submissions to select the shortlist of nominated titles. The judging criteria focus on artistic merit, originality, and the ability to enhance the story being told. The shortlisted titles are announced each year, and the winner is selected from this list
"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 *
"The Lonely Beast is something rare and different, an absolute breath of fresh air." * The School Librarian *
