{"product_id":"9781596437319","title":"If You Want to See a Whale","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eIf You Want to See a Whale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Julie Fogliano\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePink roses, pelicans, possible pirates . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand wait . . . and wait . . . \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this quiet and beautiful picture book by Julie Fogliano and Erin E. Stead, the team that created the \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e Honor book \u003ci\u003eAnd Then It's Spring\u003c\/i\u003e, a boy learns exactly what it takes to catch a glimpse of an elusive whale. This title has Common Core connections. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Neal Porter Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of 2013\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“To find a picture book that attempts to explore the patient, persistent and solitary pursuit at the heart of creativity is unusual; to find one that succeeds in making such an abstract process comprehensible to children is extraordinary....The author-illustrator team responsible for the bestselling \"And Then It's Spring\" has again produced something truly unique, melding a hypnotic text with translucent, light-filled illustrations that invite young readers to climb aboard, row diligently, keep looking and experience the wonder of the journey for themselves.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fogliano's words are carved and measured. This is a writer who takes her time, and the leaps she makes with language surprise and thrill.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gorgeous love song to the imagination . . . It's breathtaking . . . Fans will be waiting.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers will gape at the two enormous, whale-sized talents at work in this transfixing picture book.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Stead’s pencil and linoleum prints—as delicate, understated, and imaginative as ever—take exciting creative license with Fogliano’s expressive writing.” —\u003ci\u003eStarred Review, Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The same pair that brought us \u003ci\u003eAnd Then It's Spring\u003c\/i\u003e (rev. 1\/12) returns with a book that has a similar overall feel but a completely different story. . . this one takes on the possibility of imagination.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Her [Stead's] work is often a study in composition, with horizon lines recurring like a chorus, counterpointed with subtle or strong diagonals and swoops. The whale itself is legitimately humongous yet also clearly wise and benign, politely presenting itself to the presumably well-pleased whale searchers. This could be an inducement to some imaginary eyes-shut travel, or just an offbeat choice for sending kids off to dreamland.” —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year (2013), Long-listed Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year (2013), Winner Capitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens (2014), Long-listed Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year (2014), Winner CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI) (2014), Commended Green Earth Book Award Honor Book (2014)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781596437319\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40593725849806,"sku":"9781596437319","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_71768607-42ef-4c7c-bc1f-bcf82296a69b.jpg?v=1637792175","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781596437319","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}