The Fantastic Floating Mr. Finnegan
$34.99
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
22 September 2026
Summary
From the celebrated creators of A Chest Full of Words comes an uplifting modern fable about a boy who challenges convention–and takes to the sky.
When Finnegan was born, he could float–fantastic! He gleefully floats his way through childhood, until questions and concerns from friends and neighbors eventually weigh him down. Then one day, a little girl floats by him and inspires Mr. Finnegan to find out if he can still reach the clouds.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780735846319 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0735846316 |
| Author: | Rebecca Gugger, Simon Röthlisberger |
| Publisher: | North-South Books |
| Imprint: | North-South Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 22 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 381g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 280mm |
| Audience Age: | 4-8 |
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Critics Review
”[A] heartwarming bedtime tale and an excellent conversation starter for kids of all ages who want to elevate and embrace the buoyancy in their lives.“– “BookPage, starred review”
“A whimsical look at pushing back against norms.”– “Kirkus Reviews”
”[B]right, detailed illustrations utilize a variety of techniques to complement this quirky tale”– “Foreword Reviews”
“Text and illustration are a perfect match for this sometimes funny, sometimes poignant tale. […] This tale of a floating boy makes the heart sing. Highly recommended.”–Sue Morgan “School Library Journal, starred review”
Rebecca Gugger
Rebecca Gugger and Simon Röthlisberger were both born in Switzerland and live together in Thun near forests, mountains, and fresh air.
Rebecca is a freelance illustrator and graphic designer who studied at the HKB (Bern University of the Arts) and likes to have her head in the clouds.
Simon is a trained graphic designer currently working as an art director and has been known to hoist a sail or two.
Every now and then the two work together as a team, wielding pen and pencil side by side.
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