How Roland Rolls - by Jim Carrey (Hardcover)

About the Book

How Roland Rolls is a story about a wave named Roland who's afraid that, one day, when he hits the beach, his life will be over. But when he gets deep, he's struck by the notion that he's not just a wave - he's the whole big, wide ocean!

Book Synopsis

"HOW ROLAND ROLLS," winner of a 2013 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award, is a story about a wave named Roland who's afraid that, one day, when he hits the beach, his life will be over. But when he gets deep, he's struck by the notion that he's not just a wave - he's the whole big, wide ocean! The story shows humanity's interconnectedness through the metaphor of a wave in the ocean.

The book is lavishly illustrated by Rob Nason, who won a Golden Reel award for his work as Art Director on the film "Anastasia," as well as an Annie Awards nomination. His work on "Thumbelina" garnered the Hans Christian Andersen award. His cover for the inspiring grass-roots children's book, "Saltwater Taffy," was nominated as Cover of the Year and was a finalist for the prestigious Benjamin Franklin award.

Review Quotes

""How Roland Rolls" contains profound truths written in simple and moving prose for children. Jim Carrey speaks authentically and authoritatively about courage to challenge limitations and the freedom that ensues. Jim's success as an artist and humanitarian is an eloquent testament of the truths he reveals in "How Roland Rolls"."
--Jack Healey
Human rights activist and pioneer
Former Director, Amnesty International

"Philosophers and scientists struggle to understand cosmic consciousness, but Jim Carrey explains it with elegant simplicity to the child in all of us. We are the ocean rolling along as Roland the Wave becoming raindrop, river, cloud, and becoming the life throb of ages dancing in us this moment."
--Deepak Chopra
Author, Teacher, Physician

"Jim Carrey does for children what he does for adults, using humor and light- heartedness to reveal deeper insights. Like all great fairy tales, "How Roland Rolls" addresses ultimate truth in a fanciful package. Bravo."
--Marianne Williamson
Author, Teacher

"Carrey's created a charming, fun to read, beautifully illustrated book with Roland the wave as a metaphor for the interrelatedness of everything in the world."
--Jane Fonda
Actress

About the Author

Jim Carrey is an award-winning actor/artist/activist. The winner of two Golden Globe awards -- Best Actor for "Man on the Moon" and "The Truman Show" - he was also nominated for a Best Actor Golden Globe for his critically acclaimed performance in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Carrey has appeared in 33 feature length films, is one of Hollywood's most successful actors, and is known for his humanitarian efforts.
Rob Nason is recognized as one of the world's premiere illustrators and animators, awarded for his work on a variety of feature films. Nason's artwork for the inspiring children's book "Saltwater Taffy" was nominated as Cover of the Year and was a finalist for the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Award in 2012.