{"product_id":"the-island-before-no-isbn-9780735272415","title":"The Island Before No","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen a kid who can say NO visits an island of walruses who can only say YES, chaos ensues in this hilarious debut picture book. For fans of \u003ci\u003eNO Is All I Know!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you're a walrus living   on an island where the answer to every question is YES, life is pretty simple,   especially when that's all you've ever known. It's great when you want a slice of birthday cake for breakfast . . . and not so great when someone asks you to wear an itchy shirt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut one day, a kid shows up,   brandishing an entirely new word: NO. NO is heavy like a bookcase, solid as a boulder. It's not shaped like YES, but somehow, it's still an answer. The kid calls his friends to come visit the island too, and it's not long before they've eaten up all of the yummiest food without sharing. What's worse, none of them bring their own toothbrushes . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt becomes clear that what the walruses all need is to find their own NO . . . not only to hold back the rampaging horde   of children — but for their own sakes as well. \u003ci\u003eThe Island Before No\u003c\/i\u003e is a hilarious new picture book that blends its   zany fun with an important message about respecting and setting boundaries.\u003cb\u003eOne of the Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books for Kids and Teens, Spring 2025 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eThe Island Before No\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Island Before No\u003c\/i\u003e is a quirky gem of a tale that's sure to elicit giggles even as it inspires confidence.\" \u003cb\u003e—STARRED REVIEW, \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A clever, absurdist tale laced with strong takeaways.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"[A] chucklesome narrative that follows a clear, concise arc, expertly punched up with plenty of fun linguistic devices.\" \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHRISTINA USS\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of   the middle-grade novels \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures   of a Girl Called Bicycle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Colossus of Roads\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eErik vs. Everything\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Few Bicycles More\u003c\/i\u003e, which have   received many accolades, including multiple starred reviews; JLG   selections; numerous state lists, including the Texas Bluebonnet list, Maine   Student Book Award and Vermont's Dorothy Canfield Fisher list; a \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year and   more. She lives in Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHUDSON CHRISTIE\u003c\/b\u003e sparked his illustration career with clay and paper dioramas, hand-built and photographed in his cluttered bedroom studio. Upon graduation from OCAD University, he gained attention from the likes of the\u003ci\u003e New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBloomberg Businessweek\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e. Hudson's illustration work has earned him two National Magazine Awards and a 2021 feature in the illustration industry magazine \u003ci\u003e3x3. \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in Toronto.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301788897509,"sku":"NP9780735272415","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780735272415.jpg?v=1767739988","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-island-before-no-isbn-9780735272415","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}