What happens when you begin with an empty sky and let your imagination fill the world?
In Where Is Everybody?, celebrated author and illustrator Remy Charlip invites young readers on a wonderfully imaginative journey where a whole world comes to life, one picture at a time.
The story begins with a nearly blank page. Soon, a bird appears, followed by sunshine, hills, a river and other elements of a growing landscape. As each page turns, new characters and details enter the scene, gradually transforming the simple setting into a lively, surprising world.
Through playful illustrations and spare, accessible text, Charlip encourages children to observe, imagine and discover how stories are created. Every new addition changes what readers see and opens possibilities for what might happen next.
Originally published in 1957 and beautifully reissued by Enchanted Lion Books, this inventive picture book celebrates creativity, visual storytelling and the magic of making something extraordinary out of almost nothing.
Perfect for classroom read-alouds, creative writing inspiration and imaginative family storytime.
“This book is perfect for any young child, age 2-6.” - Youth Services Book Review