Max and
Milo are country neighbours who do everything together. When they find an abandoned
rocket ship (aka an old car) in the orange grove, they polish its fender, make
a map and drive it way, way out into the vast universe.
But then
one day, Milo and his family move to the city, and nothing is the same any
more.
The Space Between is a beautifully drawn story of a friendship that transcends time and space, with the bonus of endpapers that trace a journey through the galaxy and home again.
Stunning,
detailed and magical watercolour and pencil illustrations sit alongside a
touching and empowering storyline that shows children they are never alone,
even when it feels that way.
This
beautiful book reminds us that friendships can be nurtured and held if there is
the will to do so, and that some things can bridge the vast distance between
city and country.
It also
embodies all of the best parts of imaginative play – creating wonderful ideas
and possibility for small (and big!) people.
Thoroughly recommended.
Title: The Space Between
Author/Illustrator: Jess McGeachin
Publisher: Penguin, $24.99
Publication Date: 30 July 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 97810413779186
For Ages: 3 - 7
Type: Picture Book