The Yellow Road

The Yellow Road

Follow the yellow road through a fairytale world and spot quirky illustration details in this zany adventure from Sven Nordqvist, creator of The Dog Walk.

Sam wakes up in a strange land with no idea where he is. How will he get home? “”Take the yellow road”” says The-One-Who-Knows-Everything.

Sam travels through fantastical landscapes, encountering giggly giraffes, fearsome trolls, a gruff submarine captain and a magical painting. What else might he discover on his brilliantly bizarre journey?

About the Author

Sven Nordqvist is a leading Swedish children’s illustrator and writer. Nordqvist was born in Helsingborg and grew up in Halmstad, Sweden. He originally wanted to be an illustrator but was rejected by several art schools. Instead, he studied architecture in Lund and worked as a lecturer in architecture in the university. Meanwhile, he looked for work as an illustrator of advertisements, posters, and picture books. In 1983, he won first prize in a children’s book competition and since then has worked exclusively as an author and illustrator of children’s books, which have won awards in Sweden and Germany. The Findus and Pettson stories draw on his own playful adventures with his two young sons. Nordqvist’s unique illustrations are inspired by his delight in everyday life.