Once Upon a Line

A family discovers a trunk of old paintings by Uncle George, each drawn from a single line using an enchanted pen. Wallace Edwards explores storytelling through a single line that grows into a new image and story on each page, inspiring readers to finish the simple stories or come up with their own. An absorbing book rich in detail and color.

About the author

Wallace Edwards is a beloved children’s author-illustrator whose vivid imagination has transformed the world of animals and strange creatures for a generation of children. A graduate of the Ontario College of Art, he is a popular guest speaker at conferences and literary events. Wallace's awards and shortlists include the Governor General's Award, the IRA Children’s Choice Award, and the Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award. Wallace lives in Toronto and Yarker, Ontario.

Summary

A family discovers a trunk of old paintings by Uncle George, each drawn from a single line using an enchanted pen. Wallace Edwards explores storytelling through a single line that grows into a new image and story on each page, inspiring readers to finish the simple stories or come up with their own. An absorbing book rich in detail and color.

Additional text

Once Upon a Line has all the marks of a Wallace Edwards gem: his distinctive style of illustration, humour, appealing characters and just enough information to get you started on your own story.

Product details

• Authors: Wallace Edwards
• Assisted by: Wallace Edwards (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2015
• EAN: 9781927485781
• ISBN: 978-1-927485-78-1
• No. of pages: 32
• Illustrations: Full-color illustrations throughout
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Story books, fairytales, sagas, rhymes, songs; Fiction > Narrative literature; Paintings, Magic in Art, Magic in art -- Juvenile fiction., Paintings -- Juvenile fiction.