Hunters of the Great Forest (Hardcover)
Staff Reviews
This was not my original children’s pick, but honestly how could I resist? With charming drawings and a delightful ending, this wordless storybook
stole the day.
Robin
Description
On a warm night, a band of hunters sets out on a journey. As they travel over hills, through thickets of trees, and around mountains, nothing will keep them from their ultimate goal. What that goal is may surprise you.
Dennis Nolan's remarkable, imaginative illustrations lead the way in this wordless picture book about an epic journey.
A Neal Porter Book
About the Author
Dennis Nolan is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur Dream. He is also the illustrator of many award-winning books including The Sword in the Stone, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Skywriter, the latter for Roaring Brook Press. He lives in Massachusetts.
Dennis Nolan is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Dinosaur Dream. He is also the illustrator of many award-winning books including The Sword in the Stone, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and The Skywriter, the latter for Roaring Brook Press. He lives in Massachusetts.
Praise For…
“*In this wordless picture book, a small hunting party, lightly equipped but deeply determined, departs from its quaint village . . . While you may need to curb kids from leaving treats around to lure the hunting party out again, they'll certainly be delighted with this alternative take on hunter/gathering.” —BCCB, STARRED REVIEW
“Nolan's latest wordless picture book features seven intrepid gnomish creatures who brave the wilderness in search of a sweet prize . . . This is sure to be popular with fans of David Weisner's Mr. Wuffles and Flotsam, as well as Aaron Becker's Journey.” —Booklist
“An intrepid band conquers a rugged landscape to capture an unusually tasty conquest in this funny, wordless story . . . Quite a treat!” —Kirkus Reviews
“*In this wordless picture book, insect-sized explorers set off from their village to go on an adventure . . . A good adventure story that's silly and original.” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“*In this wordless picture book, insect-sized explorers set off from their village to go on an adventure . . . A good adventure story that's silly and original.” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“*It's merry, timeless entertainment that children will return to with pleasure.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW