The Emperor of Absurdia

Put on your jingle-jangle socks, and prepare for adventure, with a picture book from the Edge Chronicles' Chris Riddell Welcome to Absurdia: a strange and wonderful land where nothing is quite what it seems. Trees are birds, umbrellas are trees, and the sky is thick with snoring fish. Join one small boy as he tumbles out of bed into a crazy dreamland of wardrobe monsters, dragons, and amazing adventure. This gloriously rich and beautiful picture book comes from a uniquely talented artist at the height of his powers. With a story to enchant the youngest reader, and pictures to gasp and pore over whatever your age, it is an extraordinary achievement and one to savor.

Chris Riddell is an internationally renowned writer and illustrator who has created more than 100 books for children, including the bestselling Edge Chronicles series. His many awards include the Nestlé Gold Award, the UNESCO Prize and two Kate Greenaway Medals. He is also the political cartoonist for the Observer.