Share Neil Gaiman's beautifully illustrated Instructions with creative, artful graduates and other travelers of all ages.

"A perfect reminder to always be on the lookout for magic and wonder. Sometimes, we need those two things the most."*

In this breathtaking jacketed picture book, Neil Gaiman's lyrical poem guides a novice traveler through the enchanted woods of a fairy tale--through lush gardens, a formidable castle, and over a perilous river--to find the way home again.

Illustrated in full color by Charles Vess, Instructions features lush images of mythical creatures, magical landscapes, and canny princesses. Its message of the value of courage, wit, and wisdom makes it a perfect gift.

* Brightly, citing "Books That Teach Kids What It Means to Be a Kind Person"

Author: Neil Gaiman
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 04/27/2010
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.42h x 7.76w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780061960307
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 137822 / Instructions


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 04/15/2010
Publishers Weekly 05/10/2010 pg. 1
New York Times Book Review 09/12/2010 pg. 19
Voice of Youth Advocates 10/01/2010 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Vess, Charles: -

Charles Vess's work has graced the pages of numerous publications and has been exhibited internationally. Some of his other books include Blueberry Girl by Neil Gaiman, a circle of cats and Seven Wild Sisters with Charles de Lint, a new edition of Peter Pan, and The Ladies of Grace Adieu with Susanna Clarke. His awards include a Mythopoeic, Ink Pot, two Chesley, two World Fantasy, and two Eisner awards.

Gaiman, Neil: -

Neil Gaiman is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of books for children and adults whose award-winning titles include Norse Mythology, American Gods, The Graveyard Book, Good Omens (with Terry Pratchett), Coraline, and The Sandman graphic novels. Neil Gaiman is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College.