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Who hasn’t dreamt of one day finding the Land of Happiness? In this gorgeous, large format fairy tale, a young boy embarks on a journey to find the Land of Happiness. With a wise bird as his guide, he travels to very different lands, and each one seems better than the last, with praise and magic gifts offered to him at every stop. But he realizes that none of these other places is the Land of Happiness, and in the end, he returns home filled with joy, and ready to make his own happiness. With stunning illustrations from world-renowned children’s illustrator Eric Puybaret (Puff, the Magic Dragon), this timeless tale, with its beautiful message, is a perfect way to introduce children to some of life’s more difficult questions.
Features:
Breathtaking full page paintings from a prize-winning illustrator bring this whimsical tale to life
An enchanting, one-of-a-kind story that teaches children to make their own happiness, and to take risks
Imaginative and poetic storytelling subtly teaches children a powerful lesson about how to approach and perceive their world
About the Authors
Juliette Saumande is the author of over twenty children’s books in her native France. She has a BA in literature and is currently studying for her Masters degree in children’s literature in Dublin. She is also hard at work on a children’s book in English.
Eric Puybaret is best known for his whimsical illustrations of Puff, the Magic Dragon (2007). He studied at the National School of Arts in Paris, where he specialized in illustration. In 1999, he won the grand prize at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, and since then, has published over thirty children’s books. He lives in Paris, France.
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