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Nora
Nora's Castle
To Nora, the old, deserted castle across the field is beautiful and mysterious. But the villagers say that it is haunted -- could they be right? The brave little girl, determined to find out, sets off one day and discovers a wonderful secret -- the castle is not deserted at all! In Satomi Ichikawa's charming picturebook, illustrated in soft, delicate watercolors, Nora combines the fairytale-like setting and her magnificent imagination to create a very special evening for her new friends.
An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book
An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book
An American Bookseller Pick of the List Book
An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1986
About the author
Satomi Ichikawa
112 books15 followers"When Satomi Ichikawa decided she would like to illustrate books for children, she visited a bookstore in London and copied down the names and addresses of publishers. She then simply walked to the address that seemed the closest, her rough sketches in hand. Today, she is known the world over as a celebrated illustrator and accomplished storyteller, and there are more than 50 books that bear the Satomi Ichikawa name. Born in Japan, Ms. Ichikawa traveled to Paris as a young woman and has lived there for over thirty years. However, her inspiration comes from all over the world. She loves traveling to other countries, where she sketches the countryside and gets to know the people of the villages and cities where she stays. But Ms. Ichikawa always come back to Paris, where she feels the beauty of everyday life enriches her work. The Luxembourg Gardens is one of her favorite places to watch the children, teenagers, parents, and grandparents who gather there to enjoy its beautiful scenery. The recipient of several awards for her artwork, Ms. Ichikawa is the illustrator of the popular Tanya books and the best-selling You Are My I Love You. "She also has over twenty of her own books for young people, including the Nora series, The First Bear in Africa "and My Pig Amarillo.
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October 4, 2024
J'ai beaucoup aimé cette histoire complètement barrée. On rencontre Nora qui se balade en vélo avec ses amis le chien, la poupée et le nounours et décide d'aller enfin voir les habitants du château du coin (sachant que rien n'est fermé à clé et qu'elle s'incruste à mort).
Bref, c'est nécessaire pour cette période proche d'Halloween.
Service presse.
Bref, c'est nécessaire pour cette période proche d'Halloween.
Service presse.
July 27, 2017
A young girl sets out to explore an abandon castle with her dog and two stuffed animals. She invites the castles inhabitants to a party that night. Cute but a little long so one on one or upper preschool.
October 10, 2011
Absolutely charming! Sweet illustrations and sweet little story about a girl who explores an abandoned castle and plans a party inviting the residents (animals who live there)
February 26, 2012
Gorgeous illustrations
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