In "Isla," by Elisa Kleven, young readers are introduced to Isla, a unique little girl who is passionate about creating art and expressing herself. Set against a backdrop of vibrant illustrations, Isla's journey unfolds as she navigates friendships, self-discovery, and the challenges of being different. Throughout her adventures, she learns to embrace her individuality and celebrate the beauty of creativity. The story highlights themes of self-acceptance, the importance of imagination, and the joy of being true to oneself, making it a delightful read for children and a wonderful source of inspiration for young artists. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children in preschool-2nd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 3-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Penguin Random House Australia .

Arthur Dorros, author of many highly touted and best-selling picture books, has written his first novel. To research this book, he traveled extensively in the Balkans and lived briefly in "The Children's Village," which features prominently in the story. His previous books have been named ALA Notables, CBC-NCSS Notables, NYPL Best Books, and more. He lives in Seattle, Washington. Roseanne Thong lived in Hong Kong for many years. She now resides in California and is the author of Red Is a Dragon. As a child, Elisa Kleven enjoyed using her imagination to create magical worlds. This love of the fantastical greatly influences her illustration and writing. Elisa lives in Albany, California, with her husband and children.