The Red Bridge
Age 5+
Picture Books
Claire's family has moved from Australia to Vietnam and the little girl finds herself lost in the busy, bustling streets of Hanoi, until she finds the red bridge and a new friend to show her the way.
Kylie Dunstan's stunning collage illustrations bring Claire's exotic, exciting new home to vibrant life in this touching story.
Creators
Kylie Dunstan studied art and worked in museums and galleries in South Australia for a number of years before writing and illustrating her first book, Collecting Colour, which won the 2009 Picture Book of the Year Award. Her second book, Because You Are With Me, was published in 2010, and The Red Bridge is her third, written and illustrated while she was living in Vietnam with her husband and two young daughters. Kylie and her family now live in Melbourne.
Reviews
The Red Bridge is a sumptuous picture book about friendship and about change…Illustrated in generously rich reds, browns and golden tones using Dunstan’s delihtful mixed media collage, The Red Bridge is a beautiful offering suitable for early childhood readers.
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