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Into the uncut grass

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Begins with a young child’s declaration of independence – he refuses to make his bed in the morning (to him, messy sheets are sculptural works of unconscious art – plus the bed wants to breathe – and why make up something that clearly doesn’t want to be made and will only have to be remade tomorrow?). His protest-shared with his grizzled, world-weary stuffed bear Walter – quickly escalates and the two decide to run away to the furthest point on their map – the shady terra incognita of the uncut grass just beyond their family’s small herb garden. Once they cross the threshold of the garden’s fence-guarded by a gnomic gnome – they soon find themselves in a fantastical world of lost objects – old boots on a journey, a monster made of leaves, and a village of ecstatic coins – who teach him lessons about resolving conflicts and bridging difference.

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Description

‘What will we find in the uncut grass?
‘It depends on what we’re looking for.’

From the author of the #1 bestselling Born a Crime comes a gorgeously illustrated fable about a young child’s journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, an enchanted landscape where he discovers the secrets of solidarity, connection, and finding peace with the people we love.

Infused with the author’s signature wit and imagination, in collaboration with masterful artist Sabina Hahn, it’s a tale for readers of all ages – to be read aloud or read alone.

Additional information

Weight 0.38 kg
Dimensions 16 × 20.8 × 1.8 cm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

320

Language

English

Edition

Hardback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K