Adelaide's Secret World

A gorgeously illustrated picture book about creativity making connections and finding friendship. Sure to appeal to fans of Shaun Tan or Aaron Becker. With a poetic story and lush paintings Elise Hurst conveys how a bit of bravery empathy and imagination can transform our lives. Adelaide lives in a city filled with people and wonders but she is lonely. She is a watcher and she sees others like her: the quiet ones those who dance and dream alone. In a chance encounter Adelaide meets someone who just might be a kindred spirit--and is so startled and shy she runs away! But then she gathers her courage and uses all her ingenuity to make sure that they--and all the other lonely ones--meet and connect and share their dreams.