The Visitor
Elise was frightened—of spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day. One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything.
A gentle and sympathetic story about friendship and shyness that plays out in a mini theater, as a child unwittingly brings light and color—literally—into a lonely person’s life. The unique artwork has a doll’s house appeal. Damm creates a diorama from cardboard and photographs the scenes, giving the illustrations a special luminosity and depth. A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book!
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-77657-188-8
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$13.49 |
| Interest Level | Preschool - Kindergarten |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Genre | Picture Books |
| Category | SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Gecko Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2018-08-01 |
Author, Illustrator: Antje Damm
Antje Damm is a celebrated children’s writer and illustrator. Born in 1965 in Wiesbaden, Germany, she now lives with her husband and four children in a half-timbered house near Giessen. She has worked as an architect and has written and illustrated over a dozen books for children. The Visitor was selected as one of ten New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2018.
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The Visitor
Elise was frightened—of spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day. One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything. A gentle and… View available downloads →
Awards
- Children’s Book Committee at the Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature Best Children’s Books of the Year
- New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book
- Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
- BookPage Best Books of the Year
Reviews
The New York Times Book Review
“What makes [The Visitor] striking is Damm’s nifty, expressive art, photographs of dioramas and cutout painted figures.”—New York Times Book Review
Publishers Weekly
“Damm emphasizes how much people need others to care about, and readers will enjoy going back over the pages to see how the colors change.”—Publishers Weekly
School Library Journal
“Simply gorgeous in pictures and words, this is a terrific read-aloud selection and a great story to spark conversation.”—starred, School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“A touching, understated story about the transformative power of friendship.”—Kirkus Reviews