The Rock from the Sky
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Rock from the Sky

Written & illustrated by Jon Klassen

A series of vignettes about a person's experiences in different locations.

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96 pages· 547 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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In a seemingly perfect spot, a rock from the sky threatens to disrupt everything. As friends navigate this unexpected twist, they grapple with fate and the unsettling feeling that something is amiss. Will they move in time, or is destiny set in stone? Dive into a tale of suspense and humor where the ordinary meets the extraordinary.

From the publisher

Look up! From the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat Trilogy comes a new deadpan gem. There is a spot. It is a good spot.It is the perfect spot to stand.There is no reason to ever leave.But somewhere above there is also a rock.A rock from the sky. Here comes The Rock from the Sky, 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, celebrated picture book creator Jon Klassen gives us a wholly original comedy for the ages.

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Format
Pages
96
Words
547
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about human connectionBooks about natureBooks about solitudeBooks about animalsBooks about outer space
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 13, 2021
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781536215625

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