Pandora and The Story Forge
Written by Gaynor Andrews
Illustrated by Marie-Alice Harel
“Then the strangest thing happens. The magic unfurls.
A story, once read, shakes itself and uncurls.”
Discover the magical world of storyteller Pandora, adorer of brave and beautiful words, weaver and forger of tales.
Pandora is an explorer, a collector of words (even ones that misbehave). Once she has the words she needs, she watches them flower and then forges them into the most magical stories. Friend to all the story-starved children, Pandora knows a secret: once read, a story unfurls in your heart. Enter her world and you’ll never see words in quite the same way again.
…a dreamy book that feels like a modern classic… A real visual treat and a lovely story to share..
With its poetic narrative and stunning artwork, Pandora and the Story Forge is a celebration of imagination and creativity.
Perfect for young readers and storytellers of all ages.
Pandora’s tale plays with sounds, alliteration and rhyme to create a story that rolls off the tongue like an incantation… This picture book is a treasure for the eyes and will delight lovers of mythical or fantastic stories.
Children’s Books Ireland
Almost everything about this book is arresting. It starts with the innovative landscape format and the strikingly beautiful illustration on the card cover before revealing an almost dreamlike verse story inside about the world of words, stories and creativity. And there are still more sumptuous illustrations throughout… Superb.
The Letterpress Project
The palette of warm colours evocative of the glow of the forge as well as earth colours to represent the natural world in which Pandora nurtures her words are enchanting… sometimes the match between author and artist is simply perfect and this is definitely it.
Shelf Review
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Children's Author | Poet
Gaynor Andrews
Gaynor Andrews is the author of children’s stories and poems. Her debut rhyming picture book, Pandora and the Story Forge, illustrated by the award-winning French artist Marie-Alice Harel, celebrates the power of words and the magic of stories.
