Imagine! Contributor(s): Colón, Raúl (Author), Colón, Raúl (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1481462733 ISBN-13: 9781481462730 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Art - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
Dewey: E |
LCCN: 2017000920 |
Age Level: 4-8 |
Grade Level: PreK-3 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.2" W x 11.5" L (1.14 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Review Citations: Shelf Awareness 10/23/2018 Booklist 06/01/2018 pg. 110 Publishers Weekly 06/25/2018 School Library Journal 07/01/2018 pg. 49 Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2018 pg. 97 Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2018 pg. 55 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2019 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: An ALA Notable Book A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids A Bookpage Best Book "This fine book provides not only exposure to art...but also an example of a boy--a boy of color, a boy in America--with a passion for fine art." --The New York Times "The prosaic world of the city boy we meet...is transformed into a realm of wonder not by a quirk of quantum physics but by exposure to fine art." --The Wall Street Journal "A joyful, wordless exploration of artistic discovery." --Shelf Awareness (starred review) "Colon's latest again challenges readers to discover inspiration through ingenious means...beautifully euphoric." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Captures the drama of a personal artistic experience and the lasting impact it can have...compelling...an irresistible invitation to creativity." --School Library Journal (starred review) "A delightful wordless tribute to the arts with a magical touch." --Booklist (starred review) "Col n's vibrant scenes make it clear that visiting works of art can breathe magic into the everyday and inspire further creativity afterward." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Six starred reviews for New York Times bestselling artist Ra l Col n's wordless picture book about a visit to the museum and the power of art and imagination, which "hums with and jubilation" (The Horn Book, starred review). After passing a city museum many times, a boy finally decides to go in. He passes wall after wall of artwork until he sees a painting that makes him stop and ponder. Before long the painting comes to life and an afternoon of adventure and discovery unfolds, changing how he sees the world ever after. |
Contributor Bio(s): Colon, Raul: - Raúl Colón is the award-winning illustrator of many picture books, including Draw! an ALA Notable Book and recipient of the International Latino Book Award; Imagine! an ALA Notable Book, a New York Public Library Best Book for Kids, and a Bookpage Best Book; Susanna Reich's José! Born to Dance; Angela's Christmas by Frank McCourt; and Jill Biden's Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family. |
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