Sitting high in the branches of a tall tree in the forest, there is a den made from bits of wood, and rope, and Grandma's old parasol. But for one child it is much, much more -- it's a castle, a pirate ship, an igloo, a plane.

A place to dream.

Joyful and lyrical, This is My Treehouse observes the endless adventures our imaginations can take us on, and the sanctuary offered by a space to call our own.

With tender text from award-winning author Guillaume Gueraud, and stunning visuals from graphic novel artist Alfred, this evocative story celebrates the playful wonder of childhood.

About the Author
Guillaume Gueraud is an award-winning children's author from France. He was a journalist before starting to write for young people, with much of his work influenced by growing up in a disadvantaged neighbourhood in Bordeaux. Guillaume won the prestigious Prix Sorcieres for his novel I Will Not Die Game, which he adapted into a graphic novel with artist Alfred. He has written several acclaimed children's novels and has collaborated with Alfred on graphic novels and picture books. Guillaume currently lives in near Montpelier, France. Alfred is a prize-winning graphic-novel artist, illustrator and screenwriter from France. His graphic novel Come Prima won the prestigious Fauve d'Or at the Angouleme International Comics Festival. Alfred adapted Guillaume Gueraud's children's novel I Will Not Die Game into a graphic novel and the pair have collaborated on several graphic novels and picture books.

Reviews

'It's an ode to solitary play but there is no sense of loneliness. Like the text, the stunning illustrations evoke the wonder of nature and the imagination. A quiet lyrical book.'
-- JUNO

'There should be more books like this.'
-- Kindling

'It truly encapsulates the joy and magic of childhood. A book to share the nostalgia of your childhood and to remind us to let our children be a little wild and free in nature.'
-- Busy Busy Learning (Instagram)

Book Information
ISBN 9781782508557
Author Guillaume Gueraud
Format Hardback
Page Count 36
Imprint Floris Books
Publisher Floris Books
Weight(grams) 504g