Description

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Mediante un conjunto de elocuentes y delicadas ilustraciones, y a través de un texto directo y conciso, los autores nos cuentan la historia de un niño llamado Peter, quien acaba de mudarse. Su nueva casa se encuentra en medio de un bosque gris y tenebroso, y para llegar a ella, es necesario atravesar un puente. Desde que se instaló, Peter se siente asustado, pues entre los árboles parece haber fantasmas y otros seres terribles. Ni siquiera la presencia de su mejor amigo, el perro Harold, logra que el chico deje de tener miedo. Para darse valor, decide crear con ropa vieja y una almohada a un guardián, el cual recibirá el nombre de Lenny y permanecerá afuera, custodiando el puente. No obstante, Lenny parece sentirse solo. Por eso Peter crea a una compañera guardiana llamada Lucy.

Peter just moved house. His new home is in the middle of a dark and gray forest and you have to cross a bridge to get to it. Ever since he moved, Peter has felt scared of the ghosts and other terrible being that seem to dwell among the trees. Not even the presence of his best friend, a dog named Harold, can comfort him. To find courage, he decides to create a guardian out of old clothes and a pillow: his name is Lenny and he stays outside guarding the door. Still, Lenny seems lonely, so Peter creates another guardian named Lucy.

About the Author

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Philip C. Stead is an American author and illustrator. He is the author of A Sick Day for Amos McGee, which was named the best illustrated book of 2010 by The New York Times and the best children’s book of the year by Publishers Weekly. He is also the recipient of a Caldecott medal.

Praise For…

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"A quiet, comforting tale of finding where you belong." ―Booklist, on the English language edition

"A wonderfully creative story of resilience and friendship." ―School Library Journal, starred review, on the English language edition

"Hypnotic artwork and storytelling invite children to linger in the wild woods of worry and emerge intact, enriched, and utterly invigorated by this complex, contemporary fairy tale." ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on the English language edition

"Erin Stead uses faded grays for the alien forest and warm, quiet color for the story's living souls. What stands out is the Steads' (Bear Has a Story to Tell) ability to evoke the wordless intimacy and companionship that every child needs-and will make for themselves, if necessary." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on the English language edition