Imagine a World - Hardcover

Gonsalves, Rob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1481449737 ISBN 13: 9781481449731

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2015

Synopsis

Rob Gonsalves—master of magical realism—presents another mesmerizing picture book in his Imagine a... series, that will “stimulate wonder and imagination” (Booklist, starred review).

Imagine a world where the sky becomes the Earth; where a waterfall freefalls to become dancing women; where you can cut mountains out of curtains, and ships sail into the sky. This amazing world is what Rob Gonsalves has created. His vision inspires and astounds—and he wants to share that vision with you.

With stunning illustrations that stretch the limits of the imagination, this fourth installment in the Imagine a... series explores a world that is boundless and beautiful, inviting you to imagine a world of possibilities—to imagine this world.

About this title

About the Author:

Rob Gonsalves grew up drawing images from his imagination. Before becoming a full-time artist, Mr. Gonsalves worked as an architect. He began exhibiting paintings in Toronto in 1990, and his work is now shown throughout North America and beyond. His picture books are Imagine a Place, Imagine a Night, and Imagine a Day, which was the recipient of the Governor General’s Literary award. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada.

Rob Gonsalves grew up drawing images from his imagination. Before becoming a full-time artist, Mr. Gonsalves worked as an architect. He began exhibiting paintings in Toronto in 1990, and his work is now shown throughout North America and beyond. His picture books are Imagine a Place, Imagine a Night, and Imagine a Day, which was the recipient of the Governor General’s Literary award. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 4—This is the fourth title in Gonsalves's series, and it lives up to its predecessors. The author/illustrator draws readers into the world of his imagination with a compelling invitation: "Imagine a world...." There is great detail in the exquisite paintings for children to explore, yet the style of the art enables them to interpret the deeper meaning for themselves. Each spread of verse and picture presents an entirely new adventure for viewers, and though the book is finite, it makes clear that the world of one's imagination is infinite. The influence of René Magritte's surrealism can be seen in the paintings, as one image forms another: curtains becoming sky, arithmetic equations becoming stars, books becoming steps, and the froth on waves becoming snow on a mountain. Gonsalves also incorporates Escher-like illusions: stepping stones morph into wall stones, and a red brick path morphs into red roofed houses. The text is just as powerful as the art, evoking the illustrations and extending readers' imaginations. This book is very versatile. It can be used to encourage creativity and critical thinking and can also be a contemplative read in which children get lost in all the worlds of possibility. VERDICT An excellent purchase that will enchant both reluctant and enthusiastic readers.—Gretchen Crowley, Alexandria City Public Libraries, VA

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1481449737
• ISBN 13: 9781481449731
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Gonsalves Rob