Jacoby's Magical Adventure

Where would you go if you felt alone, but could travel to any place you could draw?

Moving can be hard for children, just ask Jacoby. He feels stuck in his loneliness, missing his hometown and his old friends. But his new home holds a secret surprise. Jacoby discovers a mysterious, magical box in the attic that can transport him to wherever his heart desires.

Of course, he goes to his old house. A place where he never felt lost. But Jacoby is shocked to find out the girls living there are feeling just as lonely. Can he help them explore their new neighborhood so they can love it as much as he does? And what will he learn about how he should see his new home in the adventure?

You'll find the answers in this loneliness book that explores reality through fantasy.

Jacoby's Magical Adventure is a truly heartwarming tale from talented author and illustrator Querida Funck. An author known for newfoundland kids books with a difference. It's written to help parents navigate loneliness for kids and embrace the courage to bravely explore new surroundings. A mental health book for kids, but presented as a children's book about adventure.

Jacoby's Magical Adventure's unique approach to the challenges of moving stands it apart from other classics such as The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day by Stan and Jan Berenstain, Henry And Mudge And Annie's Good Move by Cynthia Rylant and Little Critter: We Are Moving by Mercer Mayer.

Jump into the possibilities with Jacoby's Magical Adventure today. One of the best magical adventure books for kids in 2022.

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Sobre la autora/Ilustradora

"Desde muy pequeña me enseñaron que había historias en el arte y un arte para contar historias".

Querida creció en Monroe, Wisconsin (Estados Unidos). De su madre, consumada paisajista, aprendió a dibujar y siendo muy joven comenzó a vender retratos. Mientras estudiaba en la universidad se aficionó a la caricatura, y desde su casa escribió, en formato de cómic, "Las aventuras de Jacky y Sir", utilizando a los perros de la familia como persoajes de sus aventuras. Cuando estaba en casa por vacaciones, creaba láminas de moda a pluma y acuarela para una boutique local de Monroe, Wisconsin. Terminada la universidad se dio a conocer como "Sally", la caricaturista política de Two Cents Worth, para la revista Wisconsin Counties Magazine. Entre sus libros ilustrados se encuentran: "El duende de la Navidad", "La aventura mágica de Jacoby", "¡Zap!" y "La SireNiña".