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The Lonely Mailman


Whispers in the Forest

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No. of pages 28

Published: 2018

Great for age 0-8 years

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Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. This touching story of friendship and love will delight readers and letter writers of all ages who will find that many times the most wonderful is found where we least imagine.Every day, an old mailman rides his bicycle through the forest delivering letters to the local animals. These letters seem to have magic in them, as they always help resolve misunderstandings, exchange invitations to dinner or tea, and form friendships. The animals are always eager to find out what message will the mailman be giving them, and everyone is delighted with these letters. In the forest, there are fewer arguments, and harmony reigns. What nobody knows is that every night the dedicated postman writes each letter one by one, thinking carefully about what to write and who it will be addressed to. In fact, he is the only one who has no correspondence. Until one day he receives a very special letter in his mailbox.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Whispers in the Forest .

There are 28 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 2018 by Cuento de Luz SL .

Susanna Isern is an award-winning children's books author whose work has been translated into more than nine languages. She is the author of The Winter Train, Bear Wants to Fly, What Are You Scared of Little Mouse? (Silver Medal at the 2015 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards) and The Magic Ball of Wool (Silver Medal at the 2013 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards) among many other children's books. Daniel Montero Galan was born in 1981 in Madrid, and has illustrated over a dozen books. Jon Brokenbrow is an award winning translator with more than 60 children's books translated from Spanish - English. Winner of 2015 IPPY Award for Children's Picture Books with translation of Cyparissus by Marta Sanmamed, and winner of 2013/2014 International Latino Book Awards for Best Translator. Susanna Isern es una autora galordonada con libros traducidos en mas de 12 idiomas. Vive en Santander, Espana.

 

This book is in the following series:

Whispers in the Forest

This book has been nominated for the following award:

International Latino Book Award
This book was recognised by the International Latino Book Award.

(...) In lush, richly rendered paintings, Galan (It's a Pain to Be a Princess!) creates an enchanting forest community; crisp blue day gives way to a spectacular sunset and a night lit by candles that cast a furious orange glow. - Publishers Weekly -- PW

 

A sweet story of generosity and sowing seeds of friendship. - Booklist -- Booklist

 

A loving tribute to problem-solvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers. -- Kirkus Reviews

 

Praise for The Lonely Mailman: "...the artist unifies the palette throughout with such touches as the red wings of butterflies and red, autumnal leaves on the trees. The effect is to suffuse the pages with warmth. A loving tribute to problem-solvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers." -Kirkus starred review -- Kirkus Reviews

 

"A satisfying tale about a character so woven into the fabric of the day-to-day that the full extent of his impact goes unnoticed until, thanks to an observant mouse, it is recognized. A lovely choice for most shelves." - School Library Journal -- School Library Journal

 

One of the Best New Picture Books, April 2017 - The Children's Book Review -- The Children's Book Review

 

Finalist at the 2017 International Book Awards in the Category Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction,