by Renato Moriconi (Author)
A brave warrior and his horse are on a dangerous expedition where together they must fight snakes, one-eyed giants, lions, carnivorous plants, and more, but their quest is suddenly stymied by an intruder.
A wordless picture book that captures the imagination. Being a barbarian is no easy task. A barbarian must be able to survive an army of one-eyed giants or a pit of venomous snakes. He must bravely fight off manticores, dragons, and sea serpents. Luckily, a barbarian can always rely on his trusty steed to see him through any peril. Readers of all ages will savor this wordless picture book with its clever twist ending.
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Deep transparent watercolors, masterful use of white space to build suspense, and a satisfying surprise add up to a stunningly original picture book.
The little barbarian of the title runs across the bottom of the page, helmet on, shield and sword at the ready. His black horse awaits him. A page turn, and the barbarian is off: he's up at the top of the page, leaping across a gaping chasm! A turn later, he's at the bottom of the page, attacked by a flock of murderous birds! Then, top, leaping across a nest of vipers; then, bottom, under a rain of arrows. Loosely stroked watercolors by Brazilian artist Moriconi give impish humor to the nightmarish dangers the little barbarian faces, while the visual up-and-down rhythm hints at what's to come. When the barbarian's secret is revealed, readers will want to return to his adventures for another look. The wordless pages, tall and narrow, provide dramatic white backdrops for the action. And Moriconi's simple, even wise, adventure salutes the power of a child's imagination, which unspools endless visions of danger, courage, desperate rescue, and victory. Ages 4-8. (Aug.)
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