When reading Imaginary, I found it was scary at parts but the story shows a real friendship between a girl and her imagination. ^ 'Children's Books: The Imaginary by A.By turns scary and funny, touching without being sentimental, and beautifully illustrated by Emily Gravett, The Imaginary is a delight from start to finish. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. This book is a perfect package, with Gravett's illustrations and Harrold's rich language. This is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure that will captivate kids - and remind parents of the importance of free time for imaginative play. Harold and Gravett, British author and illustrator, tell a charming story through descriptive language and vivid artwork. Part horror story, part gentle parable, Harrold's story moves along at a steady clip, thanks to some very tense sequences and Gravett's typically polished illustrations, which feature spikes of lurid color and haunting imagery. Harrold turns a gimmicky premise into a nuanced exploration of the relationship between imagination and memory. Gravett's illustrations provide excellent support for the story. The premise of the Imaginaries is unveiled nicely. For all its flirtations with danger, 'The Imaginary' is most affecting and lovely when describing powerful relationships. 'Children's Books: 'Moone Boy: The Blunder Years' and 'The Imaginary' '. ^ 'Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Opens in Winter 2023'.^ 'Studio Ponoc's The Imaginary Film Delayed From Summer Release'.^ 'Studio Ponoc Unveils The Imaginary Anime Film Based on A.F.It was nominated for the 2016 Carnegie Medal, the 2016 Kate Greenaway Medal, and won the 2015 British Book Design and Production Awards Children's Trade Book Award, and the 2015 British Book Design and Production Awards Book of the Year Award. The Imaginary has also been reviewed by The New York Times, the School Library Journal, The Horn Book Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Library Media Connection, Common Sense Media, Reading Time, The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, the Financial Times, and The Guardian (child review).

Reception Ī review in the Booklist of The Imaginary wrote 'Though not quite as innovative as it might be, this is nevertheless a winningly whimsical celebration of the imagination, beautifully enhanced by both black-and-white and full-color illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Gravett.' and, in a starred review, Kirkus Reviews found it 'Wonderfully entertaining.'

Initially set for a Q3 2022 release, it was later delayed to Q1 2023 due to production issues. An anime film adaptation by Studio Ponoc has been announced. It is about a small girl, Amanda, and her imaginary friend, Rudger. Harrold and illustrated by Emily Gravett. The Imaginary is a 2014 British children's novel written by A.

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