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Child's compassion amidst adult indifference.

"Lost Thing" paints a poignant picture that resonates deeply with anyone who's felt a bit out of place or has dared to care for something overlooked by the rest. The bizarre creature becomes a mirror into our own experiences with isolation and apathy, while the boy's quest is a refreshing reminder of the simplicity of childhood empathy. It's a subtle nudge to not lose our inherent kindness in the hustle of life, which makes the book a touching read.

  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award Nominee for Picture Book of the Year - Honour Book (2001)
  • Aurealis Award for Convenor's Award for Excellence (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Lost Thing

by Shaun Tan   |  Ages 8-11
Regular price $11.90
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per
ISBN: 9780734410887
Authors: Shaun Tan
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books
Related Topics: Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.32
(rated by 5821 readers)

Description

A kid finds a lost 'thing' on the beach where he's scavenging for his bottle top collection. The thing is a large, freakish creature, but no one else really notices it; it's simply not a part of their familiar day-to-day reality. So the kid takes it upon himself to try to find where the lost thing belongs.
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Child's compassion amidst adult indifference.

"Lost Thing" paints a poignant picture that resonates deeply with anyone who's felt a bit out of place or has dared to care for something overlooked by the rest. The bizarre creature becomes a mirror into our own experiences with isolation and apathy, while the boy's quest is a refreshing reminder of the simplicity of childhood empathy. It's a subtle nudge to not lose our inherent kindness in the hustle of life, which makes the book a touching read.

  • Children's Book Council of Australia Award Nominee for Picture Book of the Year - Honour Book (2001)
  • Aurealis Award for Convenor's Award for Excellence (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.