Duel
Two queens. Two castles. Two knights. One hill.
In Duel, Caldecott Honoree Shawn Harris turns a simple conflict into a clever, visually stunning picture book about rivalry, perspective, and learning to share.
When two queens decide there simply isn’t room for both of them on the same hill, each sends a knight to battle for control. But after the duel, there’s one big problem: no one can tell which side the winner came from. Suddenly, the differences between the two kingdoms don’t seem quite so important.
What makes this book truly unique is its artwork. Every pair of facing pages is created as a perfect mirror image, with symmetry running through the center of the book. Even the colors were made using a squish-painting technique, pressing wet paint between folded pages.
Funny, inventive, and visually captivating, Duel is a picture book kids will want to explore again and again.
Why You’ll Love It
- Unique Symmetrical Artwork: Every spread is mirrored across the center fold.
- Creative Art Technique: Features bold squish-painted color effects.
- Funny & Thoughtful Story: Explores rivalry, fairness, and sharing.
- Encourages Creativity: Shows how artistic rules and challenges can inspire new ideas.
- Great for Repeat Reading: Kids can discover visual details with every read.
- By Shawn Harris: From the acclaimed Caldecott Honoree.