{"product_id":"9781596437500","title":"The Singing Rock \u0026 Other Brand-New Fairy Tales","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Singing Rock \u0026amp; Other Brand-New Fairy Tales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Nathaniel Lachenmeyer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith a deft, lively text from Nathaniel Lachenmeyer and eye-popping, painterly art by Simini Blocker, \u003ci\u003eThe Singing Rock \u0026amp; Other Brand-New Fairy Tales \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect read for kids who love a good yarn—and good comics!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA genie just wants a chance to grant a wish to the frog who accidentally let him out of his lamp—meanwhile, the frog just wants to be left alone. A witch is tormented by the cheerful (and awful) singing of a persistent bard, but when she finally snaps and turns him into a rock, he just keeps on singing—somehow the power of terrible music overcomes all magic. A wizard wants a pet. An ogre just wants to make beautiful art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour original, wry, and utterly charming fairy tales comprise this new collection for young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"These wry and charming tales of the power of persistence will delight readers with lively text and expressive art. It’s a great addition to elementary and middle school graphic collections.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s a buoyant vibrancy to Blocker’s digital art, with a bold palette and paneling that compels the story forward with energy and verve, and the draftsmanship and style recall LeUyen Pham’s work.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A cute and welcome addition to the fairy-tale genre that will have young readers laughing with delight at the misadventures of all of the charming characters.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Blocker’s illustrations enhance the absurdist nature of Lachenmeyer’s stories, and her expert control of facial expression and body language add a layer of slapstick, which heightens the collection’s comedic sensibility.... These fairy tales are sure to entertain.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lachenmeyer freely borrows familiar folkloric elements, subjecting them to mildly comical twists...Alert readers will find the implicit morals: know your audience, mostly, but also never underestimate the power of \"rock\" music.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The Singing Rock \u0026amp; Other Brand-New Fairy Tales makes with the magic this summer.... You can’t use adjectives like ‘brand-new’ and not deliver, so it’s a good thing writer, Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, and artist, Simini Blocker, do.... Just in time for summer, it’s a quick read but one where the fun doesn’t have to stop with the last page.” —\u003ci\u003eComiccon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is wonderful! I can easily say I'm ready for more -- another book with more stories! Yes, it's a kids' book, but if you like fairy tales, you'll enjoy the humor of these new ones, plus the lovely art!\"—\u003ci\u003eSequential Tart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Simini Blocker’s witty, observant illustrations, all done in bright jewel tones, help to make this romp for readers ages 5 to 9 a droll delight.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781596437500\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"First Second","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40708835868878,"sku":"9781596437500","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_137fca83-96b7-45b6-9135-a32c55d12683.jpg?v=1640664568","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781596437500","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}