Once Upon a Line

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An engaging and relatable journey of self-discovery set against elegant and entertaining illustrations, Once Upon a Line will amuse and inspire readers of all ages. “Once upon a time, a line was drawn.” So begins the journey of Line, a small drawing asking some big questions. Who is he? What should he do? Where does he fit in? On a voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the east to the west, from the mountains to the sea, Line tries on many shapes and sizes, often with hilarious consequences. But can Line find his true purpose without losing hope? With a heartwarming conclusion, Once Upon a Line explores a journey all must take—to discover your true self. With witty wordplay, relatable dialogue, and engaging illustrations, this story helps readers find the confidence and enthusiasm to discover their own identity and purpose. Elliot Kreloff is an award-winning designer and children’s book illustrator. His career as creative director for Scholastic Books, Disney Publishing Worldwide, MacMillan Publishing, Blue Apple Books, and his own studio, Design Five, has spanned over forty years. As an arts educator, he has taught at Parsons School of Design, New York Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, and Fordham University. His books have been awarded Best Book of the Year by Child Magazine, and he has received numerous awards from various professional design organizations. He lives in Harlem, NYC. – Inviting wordplay and humor
– Clean, elegant, and engaging illustrations that are both simple and sophisticated
– Flowing art encourages readers to keep turning pages
– Inspiring to budding artists and art classrooms aiming to build confidence and individual expression
– Beautifully textured art paper cover

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