{"product_id":"et-the-extraterrestrial-isbn-9781683690108","title":"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial","description":"\u003cb\u003eSteven Spielberg’s classic sci-fi story of interplanetary friendship makes a perfect picture book for the whole family.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e When \u003ci\u003eE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e was released in theaters back in 1982, its bittersweet story enchanted millions and the film surpassed \u003ci\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/i\u003e to become the highest-grossing movie of all time. Now the cinematic blockbuster is transformed into an illustrated storybook, with colorful, adorable drawings by Kim Smith. Here is a story you can’t help but love: After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a boy in need of a friend. Together they find a way to help E.T. get back home. Along the way, both child and alien learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of imagination. This is the perfect read-along story for children, their parents, and E.T. fans across the universe.“Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form.”—Jami Ganz, \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Whimsically retro drawings...animate the story of Elliott, his friends and their secret other-worldly visitor.”—\u003ci\u003eParade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Both kids and adults will adore following E.T. and Elliott’s adventures in this charming format, making it a perfect addition to any fan’s library.”\u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePaste Magazine Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“I’ve always loved E.T., and the book is a fun way to experience the story with my toddler.”\u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGeekDad\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The story is a classic that hugs at the heartstrings and exemplifies the true meaning of friendship.”\u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eGeeks of Doom\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“With its theme of the kindness of strangers, this story is a great one to open the emotions and imagination of young readers.”\u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooks for Kids\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for other books in the Pop Classics series:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form.”—Jami Ganz, \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I was quickly won over by the charm of the writing and the awesome illustrations. Kim Smith's drawings have a distinctive style that imbues life into every single page.”—\u003ci\u003eSweety High\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“A lovely trip down memory lane that you can share with your little ones.”—\u003ci\u003eNeatorama\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Smith’s art is excellent. . . . Her illustrations do a terrific job summing up the key moments of the movie, creating a rich picture of what happens in the film in only 40 pages.”—\u003ci\u003eComics Worth Reading\u003c\/i\u003e, on \u003ci\u003eThe Karate Kid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Kids will delight in the spooky-but goofy story and the surprise at the end, and parents will chuckle at this new take on an old favorite.”—\u003ci\u003eGeekDad\u003c\/i\u003e, on The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eHome Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook\u003c\/i\u003e offers all the fun of the original movie in a darling hardcover package whose read-aloud story teaches lessons about responsibility and the importance of family.”—\u003ci\u003ePop Culture Insider,\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eHome Alone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKim Smith\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator behind the Quirk Books Pop Classics series, including \u003ci\u003eHome Alone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHome Alone 2, The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuffy the Vampire Slayer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Karate Kid\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoctor Who: The Runaway TARDIS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e. She has illustrated several other children’s books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Great Puppy Invasion\u003c\/i\u003e (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017), \u003ci\u003eBuilder Brothers: Big Plans \u003c\/i\u003e(HarperCollins, 2018), and \u003ci\u003eBoxitects \u003c\/i\u003e(Clarion Books, 2020), her author\/illustrator debut. Kim lives in Calgary, Alberta with her dog, Whisky, and husband, Eric. Visit her online at kimillustration.com.","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305471561957,"sku":"NP9781683690108","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781683690108.jpg?v=1767725793","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/et-the-extraterrestrial-isbn-9781683690108","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}