One Giant Leap
One Giant Leap by Thao Lam is a wordless picture book published by Owlkids Books in 2024, featuring 48 pages in English. This imaginative story follows a child who dons an orange suit and embarks on an adventure that transforms them into an astronaut. As they explore a barren landscape and encounter colorful space creatures, the narrative unfolds through vibrant illustrations, inviting readers to engage with the visual storytelling.
Readers will find a celebration of creativity and the power of imagination in play throughout this book. The child’s journey, which begins with a simple push of an elevator button, leads to an exploration of a peculiar planet before returning to the familiar setting of a school hallway. Thao Lam’s dynamic storytelling style encourages close observation, allowing keen-eyed readers to uncover the layers of the narrative and reframe everyday experiences into magical adventures.
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A playful wordless story about the power of imagination and creativity in play
A child zips up their orange suit, pulls on a pair of boots, and adjusts their hat. They’re ready for an adventure. But where are they going? With the push of an elevator button, their adventure begins, and they’re transformed … into an astronaut!
The child takes one small step into a barren landscape. Then one giant leap. Soon, they’re hopping around a strange new planet and scaling space mountains. As they explore the peculiar planet, the astronaut discovers colorful space creatures of all shapes and sizes. Suddenly, a blizzard hits, and the astronaut races through the storm right into … the school hallway! The little astronaut was a child on their way to school, and the space odyssey was all part of their imagination.
This inventive and satisfying new wordless picture book from acclaimed author and illustrator Thao Lam celebrates a child’s talent for making the mundane magical. Thao’s signature storytelling style is dynamic, engaging, and rewards close observation. Keen-eyed readers will spot clues in the illustrations that reveal what’s really going on and feel inspired to creatively reframe tiresome tasks.
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