{"product_id":"patchwork-isbn-9781984813961","title":"Patchwork","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom a Newbery Medal-winning author and a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling illustrator comes a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today’s quiet empath might be tomorrow’s great leader. Here's a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written.\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003ePatchwork\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children’s Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003cbr\u003eA Kids' Indie Next List Pick\u003cbr\u003eA NCTE Notable Poetry Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In beautiful verse with artwork to match, this picture book explores the unexpected ways children might grow into themselves.” —TODAY.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The call to revel in the glorious patchwork that is 'us' blazes forth from this paean of acceptance.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Celebrates the potential found in every child . . . An apt and inspiring message, beautifully rendered.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An exultant picture book salute to kids who are a little different . . . De la Peña is at his compassionate best.” —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The pastel spongework patterns that Luyken overlays on these portraits of children aptly evoke de la Peña’s liberating theme: We are not indelibly drawn at birth; our identities shift and blend and bloom.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A poetic ode to possibility that’s perfect for readers who love de la Peña’s lyricism and Luyken’s effortlessly impressionistic art.” —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Celebrates [kids'] capacity to explore and change . . . conveying the heartening idea that lives of meaning emerge . . . from 'mismatched scraps accumulated over time\/ and stitched together\/ into a kind of patchwork.' ” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A celebration of children and what they may become as successful adults.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Gentle and affirming.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This beautiful picture book depicts the passage of time in a sort of poem—it’s a true masterpiece.” —\u003ci\u003eBrightly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A beautifully illustrated story of a child exploring self-identity.” —\u003ci\u003eThe San Diego Union-Tribune\u003c\/i\u003eMatt de la Peña is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning \u003ci\u003eLast Stop on Market Street\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMilo Imagines the World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCarmela Full of Wishes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLove\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a number of critically acclaimed young adult novels. You can visit Matt at mattdelapena.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram @mattdelapena.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorinna Luyken is the author-illustrator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eMy Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Tree In Me\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Mistakes\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eAdrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse, Nothing in Common, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSomething Good\u003c\/i\u003e. You can visit Corinna at corinnaluyken.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @corinnaluyken.","brand":"G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302836261093,"sku":"NP9781984813961","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781984813961.jpg?v=1767734545","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/patchwork-isbn-9781984813961","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}