The City Under the City

The City Under the City
Dan Yaccarino
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NZ$ 37.00
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NZ$ 29.60
Hardback
h229 x 178mm - 66pg
7 Nov 2022 HK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781662650895
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From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes an exhilarating adventure-set in a richly imagined alternate future-celebrating autonomy, community, and the power of reading, perfect for fans of The Rock From the Sky. ;;Bix lives with her family in a city where people rarely talk or play together, and no longer read books. Instead, they stare at small portable screens, monitored by giant eyeballs. The Eyes are here to help! With everything. But Bix would like to do things for herself. Running from an Eye, she discovers another world- the City Under the City. There, she befriends a rat who leads her to a library and its treasure trove of books and knowledge. As she explores the abandoned city, she' s thrilled to learn about the people who lived there, with no Eyes. But she misses her family, and decides to head home, where, just maybe, she can help defeat the intrusive Eyes-and show her people how to think for themselves and enjoy each other' s company. Told through Dan Yaccarino' s stunning graphic style, this page-turning picture book/early reader crossover will spark a new appreciation of reading, books, independence, friendship, and family.
"A perfect adventure book to help illustrate the need to get off screens, spend time with loved ones, to appreciate reading and what books can do, and independence. A timely gift for any age. " - Kristin A Publishers Weekly Big Indie Book for Fall "Will be an absolute winner with some of my intermediate classes as there' s so much to unpack here. This is on the top of my list of books to order for my library. " - Marilyn Belsham, elementary school librarian "SUCH a delight. All of the illustrations are so charming and full of little details I' m still looking closely at. The use of the Eyes was so incredibly effective, and I loved the exploration of the city under the city. I can' t wait to gift this book to several friends with kids as well as to make sure my library adds it to the collection. " - Julia Whittington, Whitby Public Library, Canada "Dan Yaccarino' s art is lovely, as always. The colorful design and fun story will be inviting for young readers and a welcome addition to classroom libraries. " - Dr. J Reads "I love having books to hope us see how our lives could be. Hopefully it inspires us to be more present. " - Vanessa Eyre, Jordan District (UT), elementary school, Children' s Literature Association of Utah "This story would be a great lesson about how not everything can be learned in front of a screen, as well as how important family is. "-Jennifer Stewart, elementary educator
Winner of prestigious awards including the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated, ALA Notable, and the Parents' Choice Award, Dan Yaccarino is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of many beloved picture books. The Longest Storm received 4 stars and was on several Best of Year lists including the New York Times, PW, and Kirkus. Other books include I Am a Story, Five Little Pumpkins, Five Little Bunnies, Trashy Town, Every Friday, and Giant Tess. Dan' s books have sold over 2. 5 million copies to date. He also created and produced Nickelodeon' s Oswald and is the character designer behind The Backyardigans.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781662650895
Published: 7 Nov 2022
Published In: Hong Kong
Imprint: mineditionUS
Publisher: mineditionUS
Format: Hardback
Height: 229mm
Width: 178mm
Pages: 66

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