Door That Had Never Been Opened Before

Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod are an award-winning, critically acclaimed author and illustrator team living with their five children in California. Their debut picture book, How to Eat a Book, won the Barnes & Noble Picture Book of the Year Award in 2023.

Praise for The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before“Composed in heavy unfilled lines on paper cutouts floating in low-relief layers with shadows left visible, the pictures brim with life and give convincing depth to the house’s high-ceilinged rooms and narrow halls. The rhythmic, occasionally rhymed narrative’s free-wheeling typography adds verbal drama to the visual ruckus, to boot. A lock for enthusiastic responses and demands for repeat performances.” —Kirkus Reviews“The three-dimensional energy makes the images ping around as if they really might burst out of the confines of the pages. The visuals perfectly suit the theme of the book.”—Booklist“[D]elightfully riotous . . . . Readers will delight in The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before’s kinetic and expressive artwork that’s rife with clever details (keep an eye out for the kitten) and high-impact type treatments. They’ll have lots to think and talk about when they encounter the book’s final pages, which reveal what’s beyond the mysterious door and will surely build anticipation for the next rollicking Grunions adventure.”—Bookpage“[T]he characters’ irrepressible energy turbocharges the action as well as the title’s underlying message about championing discovery."—Publishers Weekly“[A] lovely piece of optic art accompanied with just the right words.” —GeekDadPraise for How to Eat a Book“A refreshing book in text and art, with a title that grabs attention, a plot that delivers, and an ending that resonates. No child could possibly resist.” —School Library Journal, starred review"Takes 'battle of the books' to a whole new level." —Kirkus Reviews“Mrs. & Mr. MacLeod channel their brilliance into a wholly unique, exhilarating package that will leave you in awe.” —B&N Reads“With fun illustrations created to look three-dimensional, your child will laugh and squeal with delight while moving quickly through this book.” —Daily MomA Kids' Indie Next List picture bookA B&N Most Anticipated Read pick