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The Carpenter

by Bruna Barros

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In this story without words, an overalls-clad young boy plays with a carpenter's measuring tape, while his similarly dressed father has plans to build a boat.
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wonderful low tech over high tech story - imagination in use ( )
  melodyreads | Aug 15, 2017 |
Playing with an electronic device - an iPad, or perhaps an e-reader of some kind? - the young boy in this wordless picture-book is surprised and distracted by a jointed tape-measure in his father's tool shed, and ends up using this yellow device as a prop in a game of make believe. Creating everything from a tree to a whale with the tape measure, the boy engages in imaginative play that eventually draws his father in...

Originally published in Brazil as O carpinteiro, this wordless tale is meant, according to artist Bruna Barros' brief foreword, as an encouragement to young children to imagine an adventure for themselves. The artwork is appealing - always a plus, in a book without words! - using black silhouette and a limited range of shades to create simple but imaginative scenes. Recommended to anyone looking for new wordless picture-books, or children's books encouraging imaginative play. ( )
  AbigailAdams26 | Apr 27, 2017 |
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In this story without words, an overalls-clad young boy plays with a carpenter's measuring tape, while his similarly dressed father has plans to build a boat.

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"This special book shares its story without a single word. Bruna Barros’ beautiful, creative illustrations will capture children’s imaginations, showing readers that even the simplest, most common objects can start a wonderful adventure. This book also offers opportunities to foster discussions and spontaneous story telling."
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