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Highlights
- On a boring day, on a dull street, Sebastian sat high atop his roof--something he was never supposed to do.
- 4-7 Years
- 11.1" x 9.3" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Imagination & Play
Description
About the Book
From the author of the Caldecott Medal-winning "A Sick Day for Amos McGee" comes a whimsical story about a hot air balloon, a boy, and a magical adventure. Full color.Book Synopsis
On a boring day, on a dull street, Sebastian sat high atop his roof--something he was never supposed to do. When he launched himself into the air in his balloon made of Grandma's afghans and patchwork quilts, his journey took on a life of its own and his boring day turned into the adventure of a lifetime.
From award-winning author/illustrator Philip C. Stead, comes another timeless adventure with his trademark whimsical illustrations and an unwavering spirit. This title has Common Core connections. A Neal Porter BookReview Quotes
"*A sweet and quirky flight of fancy." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
"Nostalgic charm pervades Stead's latest offering . . . The illustrations match the text's nostalgic feel, with a style at turns reminiscent of Brian Wildsmith and Bernard Waber, and yet this book is anything but derivative; it, like all Sebastian sees, is 'something new.'" --The Horn Book "*Readers who don't mind a slightly open-ended narrative will adore this dreamy, experiential story for its quirky charms . . . Marvelous artwork." --School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "*Stead does not dissapoint, giving readers another beautifully rendered picture book full of whimsy, heart and delight." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "The low-key story is infused with melancholy... yet offers a degree of comfort as Sebastian and his fellow lonely hearts band together on a journey..." --Publishers WeeklyAbout the Author
Philip C. Stead is the author of the 2011 Caldecott Medal book, A Sick Day for Amos McGee. His book, A Home for Bird, received four starred reviews and was called "a deeply satisfying story" by Kirkus Reviews, while his most recent book, Hello, My Name is Ruby, has earned three starred reviews. Philip lives with his wife, illustrator Erin E. Stead, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.Dimensions (Overall): 11.1 Inches (H) x 9.3 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-7 Years
Sub-Genre: Imagination & Play
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 40
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Format: Hardcover
Author: Philip C Stead
Language: English
Street Date: October 7, 2014
TCIN: 1002557756
UPC: 9781596439306
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-0077
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.2 pounds
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