Surprising, original, and gorgeous, The River is a book about the seasons and the different kinds of experiences and stories that each season brings. Consisting almost entirely of images, The River presents each of the four seasons as its own chapter and story. A few sentences at the start of each chapter set the stage and provide clues for following each story. Beginning in autumn and ending in summer, The River is about our connection to place, as well as about the connections between geography, setting, and the stories we tell. The River is also about the flow of time, which flows like the river, and carries us.

Alessandro Sanna and his work are renowned throughout Italy and this book, which will fascinate young and old alike, demonstrates why.

Born in 1975, Alessandro Sanna's work is well-known throughout Italy. He has earned wide recognition across Europe as an illustrator and author, and his work has appeared in the New York Times Book Review and the New Yorker. He is a prolific and popular creator of illustrated books for children and readers of all ages and has received many awards and had many exhibitions. He lives and works in Mantua, Italy.

Author: Alessandro Sanna
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Enchanted Lion
Published: 03/04/2014
Pages: 110
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.20w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781592701490
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2014
Publishers Weekly 03/03/2014
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 44 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Alessandro Sanna lives in Italy. He is a prolific, popular creator of illustrated books for children and readers of all ages. In 2016, he was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Anderson Award.