The Lonely Beast
10th Anniversary Edition
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd
Published:3rd Feb '11
Should be back in stock very soon
A compelling, moving and humorous picture book about overcoming loneliness from an exciting new Irish talent.
Have you heard of the Beasts? No, not many people have. That's because they are very rare. This is the tale of one such Beast, whose determination to overcome his loneliness leads him to undertake a daring and dangerous quest to find others like him . . .Have you heard of the Beasts? No, not many people have. That's because they are very rare. This is the tale of one such Beast, whose determination to overcome his loneliness leads him to undertake a daring and dangerous quest to find others like him . . .
"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 *
"It's the illustrations that really make this special . . . I'm looking forward to seeing more from Chris Judge in the future." * TheBookbag.co.uk *
- Winner of Irish Children’s Book of the Year (UK).
- Nominated for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2012 (UK)
ISBN: 9781849392556
Dimensions: 281mm x 241mm x 4mm
Weight: 208g
32 pages