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Cicada

By Shaun Tan
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Cicada by Shaun Tan is a poignant story about a hardworking insect whose life is defined by years of challenging office work. Through the book's vivid illustrations and subtle narrative, themes of alienation, resilience, and transformation are explored, offering a powerful message of hope and change. It highlights the beauty of finding one's place in the world after enduring hardship.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy beautifully illustrated stories that provide poignant commentary on the nature of work, perseverance, and transformation. It offers a richly layered narrative through captivating artwork that speaks to both children and adults alike, inviting reflection and empathy with a unique protagonist.

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Cicada

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WINNER OF THE CBCA PICTURE BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019

Cicada work in tall building.

Data entry clerk. Seventeen year.

No sick day. No mistake.

Tok Tok Tok!

Cicada works in an office, dutifully toiling day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his coworkers. But one day, cicada goes to the roof of the building, and something truly extraordinary happens ...

A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked, from Australia's most acclaimed picture book creator. This is Shaun Tan's first author-illustrator book in five years, and his most important and moving fable since The Arrival.

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Cicada by Shaun Tan is highly praised for its poignant storytelling and stunning illustrations. Reviewers often commend its ability to convey deep themes of isolation and resilience with simplicity and beauty, making it a profound experience for both children and adults. The emotional impact and unique artistic style are frequently highlighted as standout features of the book.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780734421968

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Lothian Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Shaun Tan Young Adult

About the Author

Shaun Tan grew up in Perth and graduated from the University of Western Australia with joint honours in Fine Arts and English Literature. He began drawing and painting images for science fiction and horror stories in small-press magazines as a teenager, and has since become best known for illustrated books that deal with social, political and historical subjects through surreal, dream-like imagery. His works include The Red Tree, The Lost Thing, Rules of Summer and the acclaimed wordless novel The Arrival. All have been widely translated throughout Europe, Asia and South America, and are enjoyed by readers of all ages.

Shaun has also worked as a theatre designer and a concept artist for the films Horton Hears a Who and Pixar's WALL-E and in 2011, he shared an Academy Award for his work on the animated short film based on his book, The Lost Thing. In that same year, he won the Dromkeen Medal for services to children's literature and the Astrid Lindgren prize, the world's richest children's literature award.

For more information visit shauntan.net

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