Another

Another follows a young girl who embarks on a surreal nighttime journey when she encounters her double. Through wordless spreads, the story tracks her exploration through geometric spaces and gravity-defying scenes. The book uses a limited color palette of black, blue and peach to create stark visual contrasts. Robinson's art employs cut-paper collage and paint techniques to construct each minimalist composition. The narrative examines connection, perspective, and seeing the world through different eyes. Without using text, it captures the universal childhood experience of wondering about parallel worlds and alternate versions of ourselves.

Readers point to the imaginative concept and Robinson's signature illustration style as key strengths. Many parents note the book's effectiveness in teaching young children about perspective and different points of view, with several mentioning successful read-alongs with 3-5 year olds. Readers appreciated: - Simple yet engaging wordless storytelling - Use of bold colors and geometric shapes - Themes of curiosity and discovery - Accessibility for pre-readers Common criticisms: - Story felt too abstract for some young children - Some found the concept confusing without text - Brief length (32 pages) Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.7/5 (230+ ratings) "Perfect for teaching spatial awareness and dimensional thinking" notes one teacher reviewer. A parent reviewer mentioned their child "spent long periods examining each spread, finding new details." Several reviewers compared it favorably to Robinson's other works like You Matter and Leo: A Ghost Story.

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🌟 Christian Robinson both wrote AND illustrated this wordless picture book - his first solo authored work after illustrating many acclaimed books by other authors 🎨 The book's unique visual style was inspired by Robinson's love of mid-century modern design and his background in animation with Pixar Studios ✨ Through its portal-hopping adventure, the book explores themes of parallel universes and alternate dimensions - complex concepts rarely tackled in picture books for young children 🌈 Robinson used a limited color palette dominated by blue, orange, and yellow to create a cohesive visual journey through multiple worlds 🎯 The story was partially inspired by Robinson's childhood experiences growing up with his grandmother while his mother struggled with addiction, reflecting his interest in exploring "other" versions of ourselves