Quest

Aaron Becker's "Quest" is the highly anticipated follow-up to his Caldecott Honor book, "Journey," continuing the stunning wordless fantasy series. Two children, sheltering from the rain, encounter a king who thrusts a map and strange objects into their hands before being captured by hostile forces. Armed with their creativity and colored markers, the children bravely step through an enchanted portal, navigating fantastical landscapes from under the sea to high in the air, all to rescue the king and his realm from encroaching darkness. This visually rich book encourages imagination, problem-solving, and co-narration, making it perfect for a wide age range.

Aaron Becker, creator of Journey, a Caldecott Honor book, presents the next chapter in his stunning wordless fantasy. A king emerges from a hidden door in a city park, startling two children sheltering from the rain. No sooner does he push a map and some strange objects into their hands than he is captured by hostile forces that whisk him back through the enchanted door. Just like that, the children are caught up in a quest to rescue the king and his kingdom from darkness, while illuminating the farthest reaches of their imagination. Colored markers in hand, they make their own way through the portal, under the sea, through a tropical paradise, over a perilous bridge, and high in the air with the help of a winged friend. Journey lovers will be thrilled to follow its characters on another adventure threaded with familiar elements, while new fans will be swept into a visually captivating story that is even richer and more exhilarating than the first.