Lantana (5+) 9781915244765 (Hardback) Download activities and reading resources pack
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An inclusive and innovative tale that shows the colour and energy that stories can bring into our lives. Readers are given admission into a beautiful, old building where they are invited to imagine the rich and colourful stories that are housed there. A book lies hidden from sight in this impressive library. Nobody has read the book, until, one day, a visually impaired girl finds it and is able to read it as it is written in Braille.
The illustrations in this book come alive through their use of colour and textures. Much use is made of space and the predominant use of whites and greys in addition to double page spreads adds to a feeling of expansiveness. Distinctive paper-cut techniques are combined with watercolours which gradually seep out from white folds to reveal a hidden story. The experiences of a non-sighted reader are shown in a way which promotes understanding, empathy and an awareness of Braille. Textured, unique and timeless, the memorable artwork lifts the story from the page.
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Wen Hsu Chen is a Costa Rican artist and architect who graduated with
BFA Honors from the Rhode Island School of Design. Her watercolor and
cut-out paper technique has earned her multiple awards, including the
Grand Prize at the NOMA Concours 2008.