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The Rock from the Sky

By Jon Klassen
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In The Rock from the Sky, Jon Klassen offers a whimsical tale that revolves around three animal friends—Turtle, Armadillo, and Snake—who encounter a rock that seemingly falls from the sky. Their interactions and the humorous situations that arise teach young readers about friendship, curiosity, and imagination. This charming story is beautifully complemented by Klassen's distinctive illustrations, creating a captivating read for children.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a quirky and humorous blend of friendship and uncertainty, all told through a blend of sparse text and striking illustrations. This story is perfect for children with a love for imaginative tales and dry wit, making it a captivating read for both kids and adults alike.

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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.

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The Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassen has received praise for its wry humour and engaging storytelling, appealing to children as young as four. Reviewers admire its absurdist flavour, understated visual style, and dry, witty dialogue, which balances simplicity with sophisticated humour. The book's format in five vignettes lends a unique narrative structure, making it enjoyable for both young readers and adults, who appreciate its visual storytelling and clever tension-building.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529503975

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Jon Klassen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 380g

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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