{"product_id":"george-and-his-shadow-isbn-9780062568304","title":"George and His Shadow","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne morning, when George walks into his kitchen, he finds someone sitting at his table. “Who are you?” he asks. “I’m your shadow,” answers the shadow. The shadow follows George—for a walk on the street, fishing on the pier at Coney Island, and everywhere else George goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho is this shadow? Is he an annoying pest? Is he a friend? Or is he both?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the award-winning pair behind \u003cem\u003eI Can’t Wait \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Enemy\u003c\/em\u003e comes a sweet, silly, and often poignant look at how unexpected friendship can be. With mod, quirky art full of personality from Serge Bloch (\u003cem\u003eButterflies in My Stomach \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Big Adventure of a Little Line) \u003c\/em\u003eand a disarming text from Davide Cali (\u003cem\u003eI Didn’t Do My Homework Because . . .\u003c\/em\u003e), \u003cem\u003eGeorge and His Shadow \u003c\/em\u003eis charming! Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eLeo: A Ghost Story \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eImaginary Fred\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eOne morning, when George walks into his kitchen, he finds someone sitting at his table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who are you?” he asks. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’m your shadow,” answers the shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe shadow follows George—for a walk on the street, to the amusement park, and everywhere else George goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho is this shadow?\u003cbr\u003eIs he an annoying pest?\u003cbr\u003eIs he a friend?\u003cbr\u003eIs he both?\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Cali subtly explores friendship and solitude with panache and a refreshing lack of condescension. Bloch’s stylish computer-generated illustrations play with shape, color, and perspective, adding another layer of absurdism. Droll.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Whimsical black-and-white line drawings—created, according to the front matter, with the artist’sbrain, hands, and computer—clearly enhance the escapades, using swatches of color and texture to highlight various aspects, such as a green plaid for George’s suit and homburg.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reminiscent of the style and humor of Jon Agee’s books, this import from Italy (clearly set in New York City) is sophisticated in style yet deals with concepts (shadows and companionship) easily understood by young children...[C]ompare and contrast with Mac Barnett’s \u003cem\u003eThe Skunk \u003c\/em\u003e(2015).” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bibo’s translation of Cali’s text is smooth and sly.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Collage elements add to the visual slapstick, broad blocks of color hint at the light-versus-dark theme, and Bloch’s loopy line captures chairs, crockery, and city buildings with impulsive spontaneity.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“George is one of those adult characters who could just as well be a child...” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bonus giggles are provided by George’s crocodile-schnozzed dog, who helps him see the shadow’s potential as a friend.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The short, clipped words and sentences complement Bloch’s illustrative approach perfectly. It’s as though the writer, Davide Cali, wrote the book with Bloch in mind.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888442536165,"sku":"NP9780062568304","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062568304.jpg?v=1730229098","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/george-and-his-shadow-isbn-9780062568304","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}