The Rock from the Sky
By Author / Illustrator
Jon Klassen
Genre
Picture Books
Age range(s)
5+
Publisher
Walker Books Ltd
ISBN
9781406395570
Format
Hardback
Published
13-04-2021
Synopsis
Look up! From the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat trilogy comes a new deadpan gem.
Turtle really likes standing in his favourite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it...
A hilarious meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there's something off somewhere, but you just can't put your finger on it. Merging broad visual suspense with wry wit and existential silliness, celebrated picture-book creator Jon Klassen gives us a wholly original comedy for the ages.
Reviews
Emma
A cast of three contemplate and deliberate the significance of a large rock in this zen-like conversation-based tale.
An unexpected other worldly cameo brings an unexpected twist to this delightfully dark observational comedy.
An absolute treat to read aloud, perfect for sharing, 1-2-1 or with a small group.
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