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Imagine a Day (Byron Preiss Book) Hardcover – Bargain Price, January 25, 2005

by Sarah L. Thomson (Author), Rob Gonsalves (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 136 ratings
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  1. Print length
    40 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Atheneum
  4. Publication date
    January 25, 2005
  5. Dimensions
    11.3 x 0.4 x 11.2 inches
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0014JUGEG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atheneum (January 25, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.3 x 0.4 x 11.2 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 136 ratings

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Sarah L. Thomson

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Sarah L. Thomson has written over thirty books for young readers, including poetry, prose, fiction and nonfiction. Her recent books include Cub's BIG World, which School Library Journal called “a big must-have" and Deadly Flowers: A Ninja's Tale, which Booklist called “genuinely thrilling." She lives in Portland, Maine.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
136 global ratings

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Customers find the artwork great, exceptional, and perfect. They say the book sparks their imagination and draws them into an incredible world. Readers appreciate the thought-provoking prose that accompanies each piece.

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Customers find the artwork great, exceptional, and evocative. They say it's rare to find such a perfect combination of poetry and pictures.

"It is rare to find such a perfect combination of poetry and picture...." Read more

"I LOVE this artist. His imagination is so surreal and beautifully creative. He draws you into this incredible world...." Read more

"This book consists of a wonderful collection of beautiful and creative drawings by Robert Gonslaves interspersed with poetic musings by Sarah..." Read more

"...this book has beautiful words that read like poetry and pair well with wonderful pictures... Truly sparks your imagination." Read more

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Customers find the book sparks their imagination. They say it's great for adults with curious imaginations and great to share with children who can still dream. Readers also mention the series is thought-provoking and full of wonder.

"...Wiesner, pairs up with Sarah Thomson to create imaginative worlds of astonishing beauty and optimism...." Read more

"I LOVE this artist. His imagination is so surreal and beautifully creative. He draws you into this incredible world...." Read more

"This series of books is very thought provoking and full of wonder...." Read more

"...read like poetry and pair well with wonderful pictures... Truly sparks your imagination." Read more

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Customers find the prose thought-provoking, simple, and beautiful. They also appreciate the evocative poetry and beautiful words that read like poetry.

"...I have purchased all of his books and admire the thought-provoking prose that accompanies each piece...." Read more

"...paintings of everyday scenes made mystical are matched with Thomson's simple and beautiful prose...." Read more

"Same as my response to "Imagine a Night", this book has beautiful words that read like poetry and pair well with wonderful pictures... Truly..." Read more

"Exceptional images and evocative poetry..." Read more

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LaCuerva
5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional images and evocative poetry
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2008
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It is rare to find such a perfect combination of poetry and picture. Rob Gonsalves, a Canadian artist whose art evokes Escher and David Wiesner, pairs up with Sarah Thomson to create imaginative worlds of astonishing beauty and optimism. Gonsalves' painting of children walking across narrow wooden planks from skyscrapers to a picket fence in the garden are encapsulated in Thomson's "Imagine a day/...when you forget/ how to fall." And the last painting sums up the entire book: a library in which the books on the shelves are doors that open onto other worlds: "Imagine a day.../when a book swings open/ on silent hinges/ and a place you're never seen before/ welcomes you home." Truly a book for all ages.
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Peakdancer
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this artist
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2015
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I LOVE this artist. His imagination is so surreal and beautifully creative. He draws you into this incredible world. I have been fortunate enough to view some of his original paintings at a gallery in South Lake Tahoe and they are even better in person. I have purchased all of his books and admire the thought-provoking prose that accompanies each piece. These books make an excellent gift, even if someone is not an art enthusiast. One can't help but be in awe of this amazing talent.
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Su
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
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My grandson discovered surrealism and is excited to have a second book in this series.
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Merry Carol Jonkers
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2021
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This series of books is very thought provoking and full of wonder. I have given them as a baby gift several times and it always evokes positive comments!
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Free2Read
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Imagination
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2010
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"Imagine a Day" with text by Sarah L. Thomson and paintings by Rob Gonsalves is a perfect partnership. Intricate paintings of everyday scenes made mystical are matched with Thomson's simple and beautiful prose.

Each written page begins with "Imagine a day" followed by actions that could be taken to free the imagination, strengthen the spirit, or change the world.

If I were still teaching, I would share this book as an opening to the semester with all my classes, from AP Literature (cynics) to the squirrely too cool for school freshmen. They would love it and borrow the title throughout the year.

Since I am now retired from teaching, I am contacting my friends and relatives and the Amazon audience: buy this book whether you have little ones or not. Beauty can be held in your hand and will live in your heart.

The final pages are a tribute to the joy of books. This book is a joy.
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J. Duker
4.0 out of 5 stars Forget the text, look at the pictures
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2008
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This book consists of a wonderful collection of beautiful and creative drawings by Robert Gonslaves interspersed with poetic musings by Sarah Thompson. While most books listing an author and illustrator are mainly text, in this case the writing is superfluous at best, and annoying at worst. The sense of wonder inspired by the pictures needs no commentary, especially of the vacuous and meaningless stock thoughts written here. Don't get me wrong, the book is well worth the purchase price and can be looked at and enjoyed time and time again. Just next time, Gonslaves should strike out on his own with the art and perhaps some technical explanations of how he did what he did.
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DV7
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and thought provoking
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2020
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Large-sized book allows for imagery to be fully realized. The story is wonder-filled. Highly recommend.
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M.F.
5.0 out of 5 stars this book has beautiful words that read like poetry and pair well with ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2018
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Same as my response to "Imagine a Night", this book has beautiful words that read like poetry and pair well with wonderful pictures... Truly sparks your imagination.
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Chantal Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Évasion garantie
Reviewed in France on January 3, 2024
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J’ai acheté ce livre une deuxième fois pour partager avec mon petit fils l’imaginaire sans limite de l’artiste
Un vrai bonheur
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Mr. Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful!
Reviewed in Germany on April 16, 2023
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Wonderful surrealist paintings where landscapes turn from one into the other. Pride on my bookshelves.
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Geeky mum of two boys
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in Australia on January 4, 2024
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Bought as a Christmas present to my 8 yo boy and he loves it! Beautiful book.
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Francisco
5.0 out of 5 stars Ha llegado perfecto, muy contento.
Reviewed in Spain on May 22, 2018
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El producto a llegado en perfectas condiciones, sin ningún tipo de rasguño o rotura, la verdad es que estoy muy contento con el producto.
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Natolie
5.0 out of 5 stars A different perspective
Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2012
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I recently purchased a limited signed edition of this painting and loved the thought provoking nature of Rob Gonsalves' work. This prompted me to purchase all three of these volumes so that I can enjoy and ponder a wider selection of his work. Each painting is a delight and a marvellous tool to help shift our perceptions and perceive the world from a different angle.
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