Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award winner Dan Santat partners with Joanna Ho, author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, and Caroline Kusin Pritchard to explore themes of acceptance and understanding in this cozy story that celebrates the mind-broadening power of books.
Arnold didn't mean for the books to disappear—not exactly. It all started because his liked his book about airplanes best and wanted everyone else to read it, too. He couldn't understand why anybody would want to read about tomatoes or ostriches or submarines. And suddenly. . . POOF! The books are gone. It's up to Arnold to figure out how it all happened--and what it will take to bring them back.
Themes of empathy and inclusivity shine in this celebration of a book about books by a standout creative team.
Joanna Ho is the author of New York Times bestselling and award-winning EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS, EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARS, PLAYING AT THE BORDER, and a number of forthcoming picture books with HarperCollins and Scholastic.
Caroline Kusin Pritchard is the author of Gitty and Kvetch and Where is Poppy. She is finishing her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Dan Santat is the National Book Award-winning, Caldecott Medal–winning, and New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and the road trip/time travel adventure Are We There Yet? His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and many, many pets
Caldecott Medalist and National Book Award winner Dan Santat partners with Joanna Ho, author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, and Caroline Kusin Pritchard to explore themes of acceptance and understanding in this cozy story that celebrates the mind-broadening power of books.
Arnold didn't mean for the books to disappear—not exactly. It all started because his liked his book about airplanes best and wanted everyone else to read it, too. He couldn't understand why anybody would want to read about tomatoes or ostriches or submarines. And suddenly. . . POOF! The books are gone. It's up to Arnold to figure out how it all happened--and what it will take to bring them back.
Themes of empathy and inclusivity shine in this celebration of a book about books by a standout creative team.
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Joanna Ho is the author of New York Times bestselling and award-winning EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS, EYES THAT SPEAK TO THE STARS, PLAYING AT THE BORDER, and a number of forthcoming picture books with HarperCollins and Scholastic.
Caroline Kusin Pritchard is the author of Gitty and Kvetch and Where is Poppy. She is finishing her MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Dan Santat is the National Book Award-winning, Caldecott Medal–winning, and New York Times–bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend and the road trip/time travel adventure Are We There Yet? His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels, including Dav Pilkey's Ricky Ricotta series. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and many, many pets
