The Goblin and the Empty Chair
Illustrated by: Leo Dillon and Diane Dillon
For Ages: 5 - 8
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In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss.
But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal.
From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all.
But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal.
From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all.
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Book details:
- Beach Lane Books |
- 32 pages |
- ISBN 9781416985853 |
- September 2009 |
- Grades K - 3 |
- Lexile AD660
$21.99 List Price
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Praise
“In this original fairy tale, acclaimed author Mem Fox tell the moving story of a lonely goblin...The illustrations by two-time Caldecott Medalists, Leo and DIane Dillon, are wonderfully expressive paintings for which the couple is famous...While the simple text can be read by children on their own, the pictures, story, and subject matter make this a natural for sharing aloud with children of all ages. Recommended.-Library Media Connection”
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“In this original fairy tale, acclaimed author Mem Fox tell the moving story of a lonely goblin...The illustrations by two-time Caldecott Medalists, Leo and DIane Dillon, are wonderfully expressive paintings for which the couple is famous...While the simple text can be read by children on their own, the pictures, story, and subject matter make this a natural for sharing aloud with children of all ages. Recommended.-Library Media Connection”
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“The Dillons' characteristic clean lines and controlled palette mirror the tender emotion of the tale while providing young viewers with plenty of visual cues to guide them along the story...this gentle read will...leave listeners safisfied.”– The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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Mem Fox Reads From The Goblin and The Empty Chair
When a family suffers an unspeakable loss, this goblin, who has been hiding away for years, comes out during the night to help them - secretly.
Mem Fox Reads From The Goblin and The Empty Chair
Meet Author Mem Fox
