Instructions

by Neil Gaiman (Author) Charles Vess (Illustrator)

Instructions
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade

In this breathtaking picture book, Neil Gaiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairy tale--through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river--to find the way home again. Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and canny princesses. Its message of the value of courage, wit, and wisdom makes it a perfect gift, particularly for graduation.

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$9.99

ALA/Booklist

And maybe if they imagine their own answers to half-understood questions, then these instructions will have succeeded.

Kirkus

Roses, trees, land and sea have shimmering life of their own and wind around the words as if made for them, which of course they were.

Review quotes

"Like a more impish version of Dr. Seuss's 'Oh, the Places You'll Go!" Gaiman's book offers riddling advice that could be for young or old."—New York Times Book Review
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780061960321
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication date
April 20, 2015
Series
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BISAC categories
JUV039090 - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes | New Experience
JUV035000 - Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
JUV012030 - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore | General
Library of Congress categories
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Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
2010 - 2010
Wilson's Children
2010 - 2010

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