The Lonely Mailman

By: Susanna Isern, Daniel Montero Galn (Illustrator), Jon Brokenbrow (Translator)

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Hardcover | 11 April 2017

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Hardcover
28 Pages

Age
6+

Grade
1 - 3

Dimensions(cm)
26 x 21 x 1.5

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Published: 1st May 2018

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Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. This touching story of friendship and love will delight readers and letter writers of all ages who will find that many times the most wonderful is found where we least imagine.
Every day, an old mailman rides his bicycle through the forest delivering letters to the local animals. These letters seem to have magic in them, as they always help resolve misunderstandings, exchange invitations to dinner or tea, and form friendships. The animals are always eager to find out what message will the mailman be giving them, and everyone is delighted with these letters. In the forest, there are fewer arguments, and harmony reigns. What nobody knows is that every night the dedicated postman writes each letter one by one, thinking carefully about what to write and who it will be addressed to. In fact, he is the only one who has no correspondence. Until one day he receives a very special letter in his mailbox.

Industry Reviews

(...) In lush, richly rendered paintings, Galan (It's a Pain to Be a Princess!) creates an enchanting forest community; crisp blue day gives way to a spectacular sunset and a night lit by candles that cast a furious orange glow. - Publishers Weekly -- PW
Praise for The Lonely Mailman: "...the artist unifies the palette throughout with such touches as the red wings of butterflies and red, autumnal leaves on the trees. The effect is to suffuse the pages with warmth. A loving tribute to problem-solvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers." -Kirkus starred review -- Kirkus Reviews
One of the Best New Picture Books, April 2017 - The Children's Book Review -- The Children's Book Review
Finalist at the 2017 International Book Awards in the Category Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction,
A sweet story of generosity and sowing seeds of friendship. - Booklist -- Booklist
A loving tribute to problem-solvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers. -- Kirkus Reviews
"A satisfying tale about a character so woven into the fabric of the day-to-day that the full extent of his impact goes unnoticed until, thanks to an observant mouse, it is recognized. A lovely choice for most shelves." - School Library Journal -- School Library Journal

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