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Once upon a line Cover Image Book Book

Once upon a line / Elliot Kreloff.

Kreloff, Elliot, (author,, illustrator.).

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"Once upon a time, a line was drawn." So begins the journey of Line, a small drawing asking some big questions. Who is he? What should he do? Where does he fit in? On a voyage of self-discovery that takes him from the east to the west, from the mountains to the sea, Line tries on many shapes and sizes, often with hilarious consequences. But can Line find his true purpose without losing hope? With a heartwarming conclusion, Once Upon a Line explores a journey all must take--to discover your true self. With witty wordplay, relatable dialogue, and engaging illustrations, this story helps readers find the confidence and enthusiasm to discover their own identity and purpose"-- Provided by publisher.

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  • ISBN: 9781685550042
  • ISBN: 1685550045
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 21 X 26 cm
  • Publisher: Oakland, California : The Collective Book Studio, [2022]

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Subject: Line (Art) > Juvenile fiction.
Shapes > Juvenile fiction.
Self-realization > Juvenile fiction.
Polygons > Juvenile fiction.
Geometry > Juvenile fiction.
Line (Art) v Fiction > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Children's stories.
Fiction.
Juvenile works.
Picture books.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at North Kansas City.

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Once upon a Line

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As a plain black line seeks its purpose in life, puns provide possible answers in this picture book. Friends and relations offer suggestions in reply to Line's repeated question, "What's a line supposed to do?" Mom, a calligraphic flourish, says, "I've always just gone with the flow." Dad, a thick brick, suggests "just go straight." And pals such as Square, Rectangle, Triangle, and others each make recommendations based on their own features ("Work all the angles!" Octagon advises). Still unsettled, Line decides to "broaden his horizon," traveling in every cardinal direction until finally discovering that he should make his "own mark." Mixed-media collages form Line's buddies, and patterned cut-outs come together in cheery scenes of Line's travels, which questionably typecast ("Line went east. Very, very far east. Too spicy!"). If some of Line's adventures seem solely designed as platforms for further punning, the jokes generally amuse. An end note discusses the book's inspiration. Ages 4--8. (Oct.)

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