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I Am the Subway
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781950354658
- Book Title
- I am the Subway
- Item Length
- 9.4in
- Publisher
- Scribe Publications
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Format
- Picture Book
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction
- Topic
- Transportation / Railroads & Trains
- Item Width
- 10.2in
- Item Weight
- 17.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 52 Pages
About this product
Product Information
A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic translation of the bestselling Korean picture book.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Scribe Publications
ISBN-10
1950354652
ISBN-13
9781950354658
eBay Product ID (ePID)
10050397594
Product Key Features
Book Title
I am the Subway
Format
Picture Book
Language
English
Topic
Transportation / Railroads & Trains
Publication Year
2021
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages
52 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.4in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
10.2in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Grade from
Preschool
Grade to
Second Grade
Reviews
'In this picture book, a subway train shares intimate stories while ferrying passengers around Seoul ... Watercolor washes establish figures and shapes at once suggestive and formalistic; artful lines and gradations detail features, facial expressions, and hairstyles, defining unique human beings amid a sea of anonymity ... A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys.', A gorgeous picture book about the lives and thoughts of subway goers. It's an imaginative picture book that's beautifully illustrated ... an excellent read aloud., "A rhythmic, soothing journey that celebrates the unique lives of passing strangers and the transience of the transit experience... luscious and lovely... The watercolor technique of translucent people coming into color as the train "meets" them is fascinating, and a semi-anthropomorphized narrator who has known some of its passengers since they were born and can recognize others by their shoes alone is captivating and wholly original.", Journey through the Seoul subway as it ba-dum, ba-dums across the city and dip into the many lives that rely on it each day. Striking the perfect balance of being a universal story while staying deeply rooted in it's sense of place, any reader who uses public transportation regularly will see echoes of their experiences in the crowded train cars. The illustrations, soft and expressive, are an important layer to the reading experience, adding more details and colors as the individual stories of each passenger unfolds., "In this beautiful and unusual book, first-person narration by a subway tells us all about the regulars who ride its cars in busy Seoul each day. The free-verse passages by the empathetic transportation system have a rhythmic style that recalls the rocking of the cars. Meanwhile, its regular riders each get a short passage to tell their own stories... This book perfectly encapsulates the wonder of crowds; how what looks like a seething mass (on what we learn is one of the world's largest underground systems), is made up of individuals with unique and touching stories." STARRED REVIEW, This poetic and quietly vivid day in the life of the Seoul subway is one of our absolute favorite books this year., [S]ensitive, closely observed portraits of Seoul's subway passengers ... in this quiet treasure of a tale, every person in the crowd has a story, a family they love, and dreams they cherish., Splendid...Kim's eloquent, fine-lined watercolor illustrations capture the commuters' humanity and the beauty in what might otherwise be dismissed as mundane... A poetic tribute to Seoul and its people, I Am the Subwaymakes for an unforgettable journey., One of the most beautiful books, and it's narrated all by the actual subway! [A] lovely reminder that everyone we see in passing has a rich backstory., I Am the Subwayencourages us to think about the strangers around us and feel empathy toward them ... Watercolor artwork captures both the bustling character of Seoul and the strange, liminal nature of a subway train making it unique and full of personality -- perfect for a book that personifies the subway itself., "A bestselling Korean picture book is translated to bring this entrancing tale of "the unique lives of strangers you might never meet again" to a new audience. Told from the perspective of the Seoul subway, the story peels back layers on the people who board, reminding us that everyone we encounter has a story we don't know. Bewitching.", In this picture book, a subway train shares intimate stories while ferrying passengers around Seoul ... Watercolor washes establish figures and shapes at once suggestive and formalistic; artful lines and gradations detail features, facial expressions, and hairstyles, defining unique human beings amid a sea of anonymity ... A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys., Brilliant ... With creamy, cinematic illustrations, this read offers a portrait of individual everyday journeys, reflecting our shared humanity even in the most crowded of metropolitan areas., In this beautiful and unusual book, first-person narration by a subway tells us all about the regulars who ride its cars in busy Seoul each day. The free-verse passages by the empathetic transportation system have a rhythmic style that recalls the rocking of the cars. Meanwhile, its regular riders each get a short passage to tell their own stories... This book perfectly encapsulates the wonder of crowds; how what looks like a seething mass (on what we learn is one of the world's largest underground systems), is made up of individuals with unique and touching stories., "[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits of Seoul's subway passengers...in this quiet treasure of a tale, every person in the crowd has a story, a family they love, and dreams they cherish." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review "In this picture book, a subway train shares intimate stories while ferrying passengers around Seoul...A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A bestselling Korean picture book is translated to bring this entrancing tale of "the unique lives of strangers you might never meet again" to a new audience. Told from the perspective of the Seoul subway, the story peels back layers on the people who board, reminding us that everyone we encounter has a story we don't know. Bewitching."--Foreword, starred review "In this beautiful and unusual book, first-person narration by a subway tells us all about the regulars who ride its cars in busy Seoul each day...Perfect for subway enthusiasts, kids who live in the city and think about their fellow train passengers, and for those who don't but wonder what the experience would be like. If a class is studying Korea, this would be a fascinating unit activator." --Youth Services Book Review, starred review "This is a love song, a poem to a means of transportation, an excuse to talk about a beloved city and a true invitation to get to meet the people of Seoul, getting to know their names, their joys, their hopes, and of course, the stations they come to and from." --Geek Dad "[A] celebration of humanity, diversity and people of all walks of life." --Books Grow Minds "Journey through the Seoul subway as it ba-dum, ba-dums across the city and dip into the many lives that rely on it each day. Striking the perfect balance of being a universal story while staying deeply rooted in it's sense of place, any reader who uses public transportation regularly will see echoes of their experiences in the crowded train cars. The illustrations, soft and expressive, are an important layer to the reading experience, adding more details and colors as the individual stories of each passenger unfolds." --Stephanie Heinz, bookseller at Print Bookstore "Having lived in South Korea for a couple years I am so happy to read this beautiful celebration of the small moments that happen everyday all around us in the most mundane yet fantastic of places." --Ryan Kimmett, bookseller at Kismet Books "The subway leads the reader on a journey of the heart, experiencing each new arrival with their story and thus their humanity. Poetic and powerful, this book has led me on not only a journey through Seoul but the experience of moments in the day and a connection to each rider." --Jesica Sweedler-DeHart, librarian at Neill Public Library, "Magnificent ... Kim insightfully acknowledges "the unique lives of strangers you might never meet again" on spread after spectacular watercolor spread, the diverse passengers each caught in a single moment in time ... Lucky readers, climb aboard: extraordinary explorations await.", "[S]ensitive, closely observed portraits of Seoul's subway passengers...in this quiet treasure of a tale, every person in the crowd has a story, a family they love, and dreams they cherish." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "In this picture book, a subway train shares intimate stories while ferrying passengers around Seoul...A contemplative, poignant rendering of everyday journeys."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review "A bestselling Korean picture book is translated to bring this entrancing tale of "the unique lives of strangers you might never meet again" to a new audience. Told from the perspective of the Seoul subway, the story peels back layers on the people who board, reminding us that everyone we encounter has a story we don't know. Bewitching."--Foreword, starred review "In this beautiful and unusual book, first-person narration by a subway tells us all about the regulars who ride its cars in busy Seoul each day...Perfect for subway enthusiasts, kids who live in the city and think about their fellow train passengers, and for those who don't but wonder what the experience would be like. If a class is studying Korea, this would be a fascinating unit activator." --Youth Services Book Review, starred review "This is a love song, a poem to a means of transportation, an excuse to talk about a beloved city and a true invitation to get to meet the people of Seoul, getting to know their names, their joys, their hopes, and of course, the stations they come to and from." --Geek Dad "[A] celebration of humanity, diversity and people of all walks of life." --Books Grow Minds "Journey through the Seoul subway as it ba-dum, ba-dums across the city and dip into the many lives that rely on it each day. Striking the perfect balance of being a universal story while staying deeply rooted in it's sense of place, any reader who uses public transportation regularly will see echoes of their experiences in the crowded train cars. The illustrations, soft and expressive, are an important layer to the reading experience, adding more details and colors as the individual stories of each passenger unfolds." --Stephanie Heinz, bookseller at Print Bookstore "Having lived in South Korea for a couple years I am so happy to read this beautiful celebration of the small moments that happen everyday all around us in the most mundane yet fantastic of places." --Ryan Kimmett, bookseller at Kismet Books "The subway leads the reader on a journey of the heart, experiencing each new arrival with their story and thus their humanity. Poetic and powerful, this book has led me on not only a journey through Seoul but the experience of moments in the day and a connection to each rider." --Jesica Sweedler-DeHart, librarian at Neill Public Library, Beautifully highlights how all of us have our own unique story and how public transport brings with it a shared humanity that helps all of those stories intersect whether we realize it or not., Having lived in South Korea for a couple years I am so happy to read this beautiful celebration of the small moments that happen everyday all around us in the most mundane yet fantastic of places., This is a love song, a poem to a means of transportation, an excuse to talk about a beloved city and a true invitation to get to meet the people of Seoul, getting to know their names, their joys, their hopes, and of course, the stations they come to and from., The subway leads the reader on a journey of the heart, experiencing each new arrival with their story and thus their humanity. Poetic and powerful, this book has led me on not only a journey through Seoul but the experience of moments in the day and a connection to each rider., Absolutely took my breath away ... Expressive, tender, cinematic, and unique in so many ways - I've never really read a book like it before ... Impossible not to walk away with a sense of wonder with each read., 'The way that the first-person narrative bounces between the train and some (but not all) of its passengers is certainly atypical for a traditional American narrative, but luscious and lovely in its unfamiliarity. The watercolour technique of translucent people coming into colour as the train 'meets' them is fascinating, and a semi-anthropomorphised narrator who has known some of its passengers since they were born and can recognise others by their shoes alone is captivating and wholly original.'
Dewey Decimal
895.735
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
23
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