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Drawn Together

By Minh Lê
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Drawn Together by Minh Lê is a heartwarming tale about a young boy visiting his grandfather, with whom he shares a language barrier. Through a shared love of drawing, they begin to connect, discovering that art can speak louder than words. It's a beautiful story about bridging generational and cultural gaps through creativity and love.
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You might enjoy this vibrant children's book if you appreciate heartwarming stories about bridging cultural and generational gaps. It's a beautifully illustrated tale that explores the relationship between a boy and his grandfather as they discover a shared language through art. Perfect for anyone who loves stories about family, creativity, and connection.

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Author Minh Lê and Caldecott-winning illustrator Dan Santat join forces in a heartwarming story of a grandfather and his grandson as they learn to overcome their language barrier through a shared love of art and storytelling.

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When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens. With a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.

With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picture book about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come.

Drawn Together is a timeless tale of art's ability to bridge cultures and generations.

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Drawn Together is praised for its stunning illustrations and heartwarming narrative that explores the connection between a grandson and his grandfather, who navigate their differences in language and culture through art. The touching story highlights how creativity and shared activities can bridge generational and cultural gaps.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781484767603

Publisher: Hyperion

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 June 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Hyperion

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dan Santat
  • Illustrated by Dan Santat

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 224.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 445g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Minh Le Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Dan Santat (Illustrator)

New York Times bestselling illustrator Dan Santat, a Society of Illustrators' The Original Art Silver Medal winner and the 2015 Caldecott Medal recipient, is the author/illustrator of AFTER THE FALL, ARE WE THERE YET?, THE ADVENTURES OF BEEKLE: THE UNIMAGINARY FRIEND, SIDEKICKS and the illustrator of CRANKENSTEIN by Samantha Berger. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and various pets. For more, visit www.dantat.com

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