About the book
One day the Thing falls from the sky and four strangers stumble across it. Together they decide to work together to take care of the Thing. But before long a media circus builds up around the creature they are protecting and the debate about the Thing spreads far around the world.
What is the Thing Who does it belong to What does it do And is it any use for anything at all
This captivating picture book will be many things to many people a story about thoughtfulness an adventure in friendship and an intriguing and gentle social commentary on the search for meaning in modern life. Daniel Egneus unique and engaging artwork beautifully illustrates this enigmatic story and brings the strange Thing to life. With a similar feel to Alexis Deacon s Beegu and Shaun Tan s The Lost Thing this is the perfect bedtime story for children and adults to enjoy together.
Simon Puttock was born in New Zealand and as a child wanted to be a vet or an archaeologist. Instead and after some considerable time and doing other stuff he became a full-time writer. He has written over 40 books for children and has won several awards including the 2016 Scottish Children s Book Award for Mouse s First Night at Moonlight School.
Daniel Egneus was born in Sweden and has had successful collaborations with clients such as Haagen-Dasz O2 UK Marie Claire Time Magazine Penguin Books and Random House. He was voted best illustrator by the Association of Illustrators in the UK (2005). He has published many books including Little Red Riding Hood (Harper Collins) and Hot Dog cookbook (winner of the Prix Gourmand for Best Illustrated Cookbook in France).
Editions of The Thing
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405283717
Read an Excerpt
One day the Thing falls from the sky and four strangers stumble across it. Together they decide to work together to take care of the Thing. But before long a media circus builds up around the creature they are protecting and the debate about the Thing spreads far around the world.
What is the Thing Who does it belong to What does it do And is it any use for anything at all
This captivating picture book will be many things to many people a story about thoughtfulness an adventure in friendship and an intriguing and gentle social commentary on the search for meaning in modern life. Daniel Egneus unique and engaging artwork beautifully illustrates this enigmatic story and brings the strange Thing to life. With a similar feel to Alexis Deacon s Beegu and Shaun Tan s The Lost Thing this is the perfect bedtime story for children and adults to enjoy together.
Simon Puttock was born in New Zealand and as a child wanted to be a vet or an archaeologist. Instead and after some considerable time and doing other stuff he became a full-time writer. He has written over 40 books for children and has won several awards including the 2016 Scottish Children s Book Award for Mouse s First Night at Moonlight School.
Daniel Egneus was born in Sweden and has had successful collaborations with clients such as Haagen-Dasz O2 UK Marie Claire Time Magazine Penguin Books and Random House. He was voted best illustrator by the Association of Illustrators in the UK (2005). He has published many books including Little Red Riding Hood (Harper Collins) and Hot Dog cookbook (winner of the Prix Gourmand for Best Illustrated Cookbook in France).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thing about?
One day the Thing falls from the sky and four strangers stumble across it. Together they decide to work together to take care of the Thing. But before long a media circus builds up around the creature they are protecting and the debate about the Thing spreads far around the world.
What is the Thing Who does it belong to What does it do And is it any use for anything at all
This captivating picture book will be many things to many people a story about thoughtfulness an adventure in friendship and an intriguing and gentle social commentary on the search for meaning in modern life. Daniel Egneus unique and engaging artwork beautifully illustrates this enigmatic story and brings the strange Thing to life. With a similar feel to Alexis Deacon s Beegu and Shaun Tan s The Lost Thing this is the perfect bedtime story for children and adults to enjoy together.
Simon Puttock was born in New Zealand and as a child wanted to be a vet or an archaeologist. Instead and after some considerable time and doing other stuff he became a full-time writer. He has written over 40 books for children and has won several awards including the 2016 Scottish Children s Book Award for Mouse s First Night at Moonlight School.
Daniel Egneus was born in Sweden and has had successful collaborations with clients such as Haagen-Dasz O2 UK Marie Claire Time Magazine Penguin Books and Random House. He was voted best illustrator by the Association of Illustrators in the UK (2005). He has published many books including Little Red Riding Hood (Harper Collins) and Hot Dog cookbook (winner of the Prix Gourmand for Best Illustrated Cookbook in France).
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Thing?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts > Children’s picture books > Picture storybooks
Where can I read a sample of The Thing?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781405283717
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Thing?
Simon Puttock
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Thing is available as paperback(ISBN 9781405283717)