River

Marc Martin (Author, Illustrator) Marc Martin is an illustrator, artist and book maker based in Melbourne, Australia. His illustrations have been commissioned by clients such as Monocle magazine, Wired magazine, The Financial Review and Capital magazine. He is also the author and illustrator of A Forest, A River, The Curious Explorer's Illustrated Guide to Exotic Animals A-Z, and Max. A Forest won the 2013 Crichton Award for Children's Book Illustration, while We Are Starlings won the New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book Award 2023.

Marc Martin's illustrative style, coupled with his creative storytelling has truly captured our imagination. His clever use of mixed media and texture make for a pleasingly vibrant read and the anticipation of what lies overleaf, make all of his books irresistible page-turners.'A River' is true testament to that as we pored over each spread. In this, his most recent picture book, 'A River' follows a young girl who imagines herself floating along a river, as she gazes out of her window.... From Martin's stunning representation of the patchwork fields to the hubbub of the bustling city, each unfurling spread is dramatically different from its predecessor.Lush, vibrant palettes smattered with a mix of illustrative styles and sumptuous textures won't fail to please any reader.A perfect introduction for a younger reader to the world around us and it's dramatic landscapes.And don't forget to keep an eye out for the boat and our intrepid adventurer as you follow the undulating river.This beautifully packaged story provides a geographical lesson wrapped up in a selection of breathtaking art.