{"product_id":"patch-of-sky-isbn-9780593353844","title":"Patch of Sky","description":"\u003cb\u003eA fiercely determined girl will do anything to help her best pig friend finally see the sky in this unique friendship story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePia just found out the terrible news that pigs can't look straight up, which means her best friend and right-hand-pig Patches has never seen the sky. If you ask her, that is absolutely cuckoo bananas. Now Pia is on a mission to share the beauty of the big wide sky with Patches . . . and she will do whatever it takes! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom debut author-illustrator Nic Yulo comes this story of determination, empathy, and learning to look at the world (and the sky!) in a whole new way.\"This endearing, lighthearted tale rests on an easy science concept . . . makes a fine springboard for imaginative thinking and art activities focused on helping pigs look upward. The colorful, lively, expressive illustrations, set mostly in square or rectangular panels, are appealing; readers will also appreciate the text, often set in colored type and including onomatopoeic sound words used to very dynamic effect.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a sweet, funny tale of a girl who wants to share her love of the sky with her best pal. Highly recommended for story times, classrooms, and ­one-on-one reading.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Limited primary color palette combines with a goofy “did-you-know” premise to make a cheery, engaging storytime selection. The bold lines, matte colors, hand-lettered text, and plentiful onomatopoeia give a frenetic, made-by-kids feel that is sure to be crowd-pleasing, while comic-style panels move the story forward, stretching young readers’ visual literacy skills . . .  amusingly demonstrates that new experiences are always better when shared.\" —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003eNic Yulo is a NYC-based author and writer-director with an M.F.A. from Columbia University's Film Program. In 2019, she was named a Top 15 Semi-Finalist for SeriesFest's Women Directing Mentorship in partnership with Shondaland. \u003ci\u003ePatch of Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut picture book.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300132671717,"sku":"NP9780593353844","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593353844.jpg?v=1767734542","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/patch-of-sky-isbn-9780593353844","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}