{"product_id":"whale-eyes-by-james-robinson-9780593523964","title":"Whale Eyes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhale Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e by James Robinson has received \u003cstrong\u003e5 STARRED REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Lively, interactive...truly eye-opening.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Booklist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A sincere reflection on childhood...growing up in a world not built with him in mind.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A superb middle grade memoir that champions empathy and understanding on every level.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - BookPage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Game-changing curriculum add for any teacher\"\u003c\/em\u003e - The Bulletin for the Center of Children's Books\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A moving memoir...this is an important book for all readers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - School Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)—inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film \u003cem\u003eWhale Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Schneider Family Book Award and an Orbis Pictus Recommended Book, \u003cem\u003eWhale Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e has been named one of the best books of the year by School Library Journal, NPR, BCCB, New York Public Library, and Chicago Public Library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James's experiences growing up with strabismus, allowing them to see the world through one eye at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will get lost as they chase words. They'll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They'll hold it upside down as they practice \"pretend-reading\" and they'll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith poignant illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Brian Rea, James's story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147995033836,"sku":"9780593523964","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593523964-whale-eyes.jpg?v=1786454246","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/whale-eyes-by-james-robinson-9780593523964","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}