Under the Blanket Sky by Tim Fischer (2023, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-10059364591X
ISBN-139780593645918
eBay Product ID (ePID)26057256857

Product Key Features

Book TitleUnder the Blanket Sky
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Social Themes / Friendship, Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, Animals / Birds
Publication Year2023
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorTim Fischer
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight16.4 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2022-014064
Reviews"Soft, feathery illustrations add to the dreamlike quality of the story. . . . Mysterious and contemplative ." -- Booklist "The dreamlike coloring of the scenes, with pastel hues and bright white accents, create sun-filled days with an unhurried pace. . . . The text, especially dialogue, is a true representation of a child's language and thoughts regarding the abstract idea of letting go." -- School Library Journal " Dreamlike art. . . . Sunlight and feathers are the stars of the show." -- Kirkus Reviews "Each soothing spread unfurls like a blanket, too, in this evocative reverie." --Publishers Weekly, "Soft, feathery illustrations add to the dreamlike qualit y of the story. . . . Mysterious and contemplative ."-- Booklist "The dreamlike coloring of the scenes, with pastel hues and bright white accents, create sun-filled days with an unhurried pace. . . . The sharp detail of the owl's feathers and the boy's hair draw readers into each scene and into the relationship. The text, especially dialogue, is a true representation of a child's language and thoughts regarding the abstract idea of letting go."-- School Library Journal " Dreamlike art . . . . Sunlight and feathers are the stars of the show."-- Kirkus, "Soft, feathery illustrations add to the dreamlike quality of the story. . . . Mysterious and contemplative ."-- Booklist "The dreamlike coloring of the scenes, with pastel hues and bright white accents, create sun-filled days with an unhurried pace. . . . The sharp detail of the owl's feathers and the boy's hair draw readers into each scene and into the relationship. The text, especially dialogue, is a true representation of a child's language and thoughts regarding the abstract idea of letting go."-- School Library Journal " Dreamlike art . . . . Sunlight and feathers are the stars of the show."-- Kirkus Reviews
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToSecond Grade
Dewey Decimal[E]
SynopsisAn extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend--a majestic owl--and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever., An extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend--a majestic owl--and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever. In the spirit of The Velveteen Rabbit and Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay," here is a heartfelt and luminously illustrated story about friendship and eternal love. A lonely young boy is visited by a mysterious owl one sunny morning, forming an instant bond and a sense of belonging. What follows is a memorable summer full of playful adventures and shared, quiet joy. But when the owl must eventually continue his journey onward, the boy and the reader are left to reflect on the bittersweet nature of the passing of time, ultimately finding comfort in the remembrance of those who have passed through our lives and changed us forever. This stunning and unique book--which feels instantly both new and classic--is sure to spark beautiful conversations as families share it together. It embraces the inevitability of having to say goodbye and celebrates the stillness of ordinary places and the shimmering beauty that can be found there should we take the time to wait and listen., An extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend-a majestic owl-and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever. In the spirit of The Velveteen Rabbit and Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay," here is a heartfelt and luminously illustrated story about friendship and eternal love. A lonely young boy is visited by a mysterious owl one sunny morning, forming an instant bond and a sense of belonging. What follows is a memorable summer full of playful adventures and shared, quiet joy. But when the owl must eventually continue his journey onward, the boy and the reader are left to reflect on the bittersweet nature of the passing of time, ultimately finding comfort in the remembrance of those who have passed through our lives and changed us forever. This stunning and unique book-which feels instantly both new and classic-is sure to spark beautiful conversations as families share it together. Itembraces the inevitability of having to say goodbye and celebrates the stillness of ordinary placesand the shimmering beauty that can be found there should we take the time to wait and listen.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.1.F56747Un 2023

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