Lift

Written by Minh Lê · Illustrated by Dan Santat

A magical elevator button opens new worlds, challenging Iris to share the adventure with her brother.

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56 pages· 176 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Iris loves controlling the elevator buttons in her building, but a mysterious new button changes everything. It opens doors to fantastical realms, offering her a chance to explore alone. Yet, when faced with the choice of solo adventures or sharing them with her little brother, Iris discovers the joy of shared experiences. Will she embrace the magic of companionship, or choose solitude in her explorations? This enchanting journey through ups and downs will captivate readers, as Iris learns that the greatest adventures are those shared with loved ones. Dive into a world where imagination knows no bounds.

From the publisher

From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits–and press all the right buttons!Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it’s time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she’s pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she’s forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all.Using their dynamic comics-inspired storytelling, acclaimed author Minh Lê and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Dan Santat carry readers on a journey of ups, downs, and twists and turns that will send hearts–and imaginations–soaring.“Beautiful” —School Library Journal, starred review“Dazzling”—Publishers Weekly, starred review“Delightful”—School Library Connection, starred review“Immersive”—Booklist, starred review*”Inspired”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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