The Yellow Road

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This whimsical tale follows Sam on an adventurous journey. The story unfolds along a mysterious yellow road, filled with enchanting encounters and unexpected surprises, as Sam navigates through various landscapes, with friendly folk, strange giraffes, scary trolls, a gruff submarine captain, and a magical painting.  The watercolor, acrylic paint, and ink illustrations are vibrant and meticulously detailed, bringing the characters and their fantastic world to life. Overall, this charming book captivates readers of all ages with its delightful narrative and stunning visuals.
Title: The Yellow Road
Author: Sven Nordqvist
Illustrator: Sven Nordqvist
Publisher: Floris Books, Edinburgh
Copyright: 2025
Original Language: Swedish
Original Title: Vagen Hem
Original Publisher: Bokforlaget Opal AB, Stockholm
Original Copyright: 2023
ISBN: 97178250-928-8
Hardcover pages: 32
Age range: 4-7
Genre: Picture Book
Author’s ethnicity: Swedish
Author’s residence: Sweden
Illustrator’s ethnicity: Swedish
Illustrator’s residence: Sweden
Awards: The Author has won the Swedish Literature Award and the German Youth Literature Prize 
Subjects: Fairy tales, Fantasy, Forests, Journey Magic, Mountains, Submarines, Trolls

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