by Shaun Tan
First published 2016
A girl discovers an otherworldly pocket watch. A boy meets a mysterious stranger in the woods. In Shaun Tan's "Singing Bones," the mundane and the magical intertwine. These hauntingly beautiful short stories reveal the hidden wonders concealed within the everyday - if only we have the eyes to see them. Blending folklore, fable, and Tan's distinctive visual style, this collection casts a spell, drawing readers into realms where the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Genres: short-stories, fantasy, magical-realism, folklore
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, magical-realism
Period: 21st-Century
208 pages · Hardcover · Walker Studio