"The story of a girl, a whale and a friendship that will echo down the generations, from best-selling, award-winning picture book creator, Benji Davies, author of The Storm Whale 'It's a world fans won't want to leave' - The Observer As a fearsome storm blows around Noi’s house, his grandma tells of an unforgettable friendship between a little girl and a whale, many storms ago. But as she finishes her tale of perseverance and new beginnings, Noi soon realises it’s part of their own story, too. This glorious addition to the bestselling Storm Whale series celebrates the stories and the love that are passed down through generations. Praise for books from the World of the The Storm Whale: “A simple but powerful story about loneliness and the love between a parent and child” – New York Times “heartwarming story of family and friendship with striking artwork that perfectly captures the seaside world."" – The Big Issue ‘At the heart of this emotionally charged story is the joy of a lasting friendship, tender and true’ – The Bookseller “Intensely atmospheric, full of biting cold, tender detail and warm light, this is a book to cuddle up with” – The Guardian “Benji Davies is fast establishing himself as a leading light in children’s picture books” – Huffington Post Other books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma Bird Also by Benji Davies: Grandad's Island On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore"
Benji Davies (Συγγραφέας)
Ο Benji Davies είναι εικονογράφος, συγγραφέας και σκηνοθέτης κινουμένων σχεδίων. Το πρώτο του εικονογραφημένο βιβλίο, "The Storm whale", κέρδισε το Oscar’s First Book Prize το 2014 και ήταν υποψήφιο για το Booktrust’s Best Book Award. Το δεύτερο, "Το νησί του παππού", κέρδισε το AOI World Illustration Awards 2015, το Children’s Books Professional, το Sainsbury’s Picture Book Award και το-Sainsbury’s Children’s Book of the Year 2015. Έχει σπουδάσει animation στο πανεπιστήμιο, και έχει εργαστεί πάνω σε εικονογραφημένα βιβλία, ταινίες μικρού μήκους, μουσικά βίντεο, και διαφημίσεις. Τα βιβλία του έχουν εκδοθεί σε πολλές γλώσσες και χώρες σε όλο τον κόσμο. Ζει στο Λονδίνο με τη σύζυγό του Νίνα.
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