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Stein Erik Lunde

Author of My Father’s Arms Are a Boat

10 Works 158 Members 14 Reviews

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Birthdate
1953
Nationality
Norway

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A sweet, poetic story about a little boy who can't sleep and goes to his father. The cut out illustrations were innovative and eye catching.
 
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Dances_with_Words | 12 other reviews | Jan 6, 2024 |
This is a heartfelt book! This book is about a father and a son losing a loved one. This book is intended for an audience who is grieving over a loved one. This was such a heart-touching book!
 
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tori_huynh | 12 other reviews | Nov 3, 2020 |
The story of a restless night for a father and son as they cope with the grief of losing a wife and mother. The father and son talk, look at the stars, and hold each other close. This story perfectly captures the feeling of grief; you can really feel the sadness and emptiness of these characters on this cold winter night. The text is haunting and gentle and the illustrations are so different from anything I've seen: photographs of 3-D paper sculptures with simple pen and ink drawings. The last page of the story feels all too true for families dealing with loss: "'Everything will be all right,' says Daddy. 'Are you sure?' 'I'm sure.'" I can see this book stirring up a lot of questions and conversation.… (more)
 
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HSunseri | 12 other reviews | Oct 7, 2018 |
A beautifully written and translated book that discusses grief in a gentle yet straightforward manner. The pictures are stark, simple, and innovative.
 
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aratiel | 12 other reviews | Sep 5, 2018 |

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Oyvind Torseter Illustrator
Kari Dickson Translator

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Works
10
Members
158
Popularity
#133,026
Rating
4.1
Reviews
14
ISBNs
19
Languages
6

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