Manages to be sophisticated while also bringing in the joy and wonder associated with picture books. This sweet but never saccharine story is a classic in the making.” - BookPage Robinson’s signature collage illustrations bring Milo and his sister’s distinct personalities to life. His story respects young readers by incorporating their complex interior worlds and the observant ways they attend to issues of class. “De la Peña’s prose is precise and evocative. “Pictures brimming with activity, an endearing main character, and threads for thinking about art, families, and what we see in others make this a book that will hold up to many readings.” - School Library Journal * “Readers of Milo Imagines the World will feel compassion stacked on top of heartache on top of humility on top of hope.” - Shelf Awareness, starred review EnjoyThis book is the intellectual propert. Milo Imagines the World Our Original Resources 5 About the Authors 7 Author Interviews 17 Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4 Book Readings 3 Book. * “In this rich, multilayered journey, the award-winning creators of Last Stop on Market Street celebrate a city’s kaleidoscope of scenes, offer a glimpse at a child’s experience with parental incarceration, and convey that child’s keen observations about his circumstances and surroundings.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review Hello Today I am reading the book Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña and pictures by Christian Robinson. On the train, Milo’s sister looks at her phone but Milo excited but also anxious about seeing his mum - watches the people around him and imagines their lives, sketching his ideas in his book. Glorious.” - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review Milo and his big sister get on the New York subway to visit their mother, who is in prison. An excellent conversation-starter for modern times.” - Booklist, starred review with images of Milo's sketchbook, and the child-like drawings in thick crayon lines not only give insight into his imagination but his heart. * “Robinson intersperses scenes of his signature cut-paper collage artwork. or seems to be.” - The Horn Book, starred review This poignant, thought-provoking story speaks volumes for how art can shift one’s perspectives and enable an imaginative alternative to what is. As in Jacqueline Woodson’s Visiting Day, the joy and parent-child love shine through. Delivery time: Local Delivery: We deliver on Tuesdays and Fridays (no same-day delivery). * “ Harold and the Purple Crayon meets twenty-first-century urban realism. A memorable, thought-provoking story poised to make a difference for many.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review De la Peña’s descriptive language and Robinson’s innocent, endearing art make for another winning package. * “With the same combination of wide-eyed observation and suspenseful buildup to a socially conscious revelation that readers cherished in this duo’s award-winning Last Stop on Market Street (2015), this picture book offers a child’s view of the impacts of incarceration on families. “A great message for kids, and a good one for adults to be reminded of from time to time as well.” - The A.V. “Brilliant.” - The New York Times Book Review Ends with a heartfelt punch.” - The TODAY Show An absolutely wonderful book for kids.” - Good Morning America Longlisted for the 2022 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Anyone who has ever travelled on public transport will relate to Milo's journey.A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearĪ Shelf Awareness Best Children’s Book of the YearĪ New York Public Library Best Book of the YearĪ Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearĪ Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson once again deliver a hugely powerful and enjoyable picture book, full of rich details both to look at and to talk about. But when the little boy gets off at the same stop and joins the same queue as him, Milo realises that you can't judge by appearances and that we are all more alike than we are different: both boys are visiting their mothers in prison. Milo wonders if perhaps the little boy in bright white trainers is living in a castle with a moat and a butler. Milo is on a train journey through the city with his older sister, looking at the faces of the other passengers and drawing pictures of their lives. Set in a bustling city, and full of a family love that binds even in difficult circumstances. Milo Imagines the World is a warm and richly satisfying story from the award-winning and New York Times bestselling picture book duo, about a little boy with a big imagination who learns that you can't know anyone just by looking at them. Shortlisted for the Yoto Kate Greenaway Medal 2022. Milo Imagines the World written by Matt de la Pena, is a powerful story of a young boy, Milo, riding on the New York City subway with his sister.
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