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The Rock from the Sky

By Jon Klassen
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The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen is a whimsical children's book that weaves together a series of peculiar and humorous stories. Filled with Klassen's signature deadpan humour and expressive illustrations, the narratives explore themes of friendship, imagination, and unexpected events, all tied together by a mysterious rock in the sky. Through its subtle storytelling and distinctive art, it captures the delightful unpredictability of life.
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You might enjoy this charming and humorous tale if you appreciate stories that combine whimsical illustrations with subtle wit. It features a quirky narrative about friendships, unexpected twists, and the whimsical ways in which characters deal with looming uncertainties. Perfect for those who enjoy children's books that entertain and provoke a little thought.

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The Rock from the Sky

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Look up! From the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat trilogy comes a new deadpan gem.

Turtle really likes standing in his favourite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it...

A hilarious meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there’s something off somewhere, but you just can’t put your finger on it.

Merging broad visual suspense with wry wit and existential silliness, celebrated picture-book creator Jon Klassen gives us a wholly original comedy for the ages in The Rock from the Sky.

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Saturated with Jon Klassen's characteristic wry humour, The Rock from the Sky is deemed ideal for children aged four or five and up, offering a mix of side-eyeing reptiles, shared imaginings, and narrowly avoided catastrophes. The picture book, crafted in five vignettes, is appreciated for its absurdist flavour and Klassen’s signature muted palette. Critics highlight the book's deadpan humour as both a visual examination of fate and a source of laughter, making it equally enjoyable for adults and children alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406395570

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jon Klassen

About the Author

Jon Klassen is the creator of the New York Times bestselling I Want My Hat Back and its companions This Is Not My Hat, which won a Caldecott Medal and a Kate Greenaway Medal, and We Found a Hat. He is also the illustrator of Extra Yarn, Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Triangle, Square and Circle, all by Mac Barnett, and House Held Up by Trees by Ted Kooser. Originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Jon Klassen now lives in Los Angeles. Find him on Instagram as @jonklassen and Twitter as @burstofbeaden

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