{"product_id":"under-the-blanket-sky-isbn-9780593645918","title":"Under the Blanket Sky","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary debut picture book about a boy and his unusual friend—a majestic owl—and a long yet fleeting summer that changes them forever.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the spirit of \u003ci\u003eThe Velveteen Rabbit\u003c\/i\u003e and Robert Frost’s poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” here is a heartfelt and luminously illustrated story about friendship and eternal love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lonely young boy is visited by a mysterious owl one sunny morning, forming an instant bond and a sense of belonging. What follows is a memorable summer full of playful adventures and shared, quiet joy. But when the owl must eventually continue his journey onward, the boy and the reader are left to reflect on the bittersweet nature of the passing of time, ultimately finding comfort in the remembrance of those who have passed through our lives and changed us forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning and unique book—which feels instantly both new \u003ci\u003eand \u003c\/i\u003eclassic—is sure to spark beautiful conversations as families share it together. It embraces the inevitability of having to say goodbye and celebrates the stillness of ordinary places and the shimmering beauty that can be found there should we take the time to wait and listen.\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ A \u003c\/b\u003eBank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eSweetly nostalgic\u003c\/b\u003e.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Soft, feathery illustrations add to the\u003cb\u003e dreamlike quality\u003c\/b\u003e of the story. . . . \u003cb\u003eMysterious and contemplative\u003c\/b\u003e.\"—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eDreamlike art. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e Sunlight and feathers are the stars of the show.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Each \u003cb\u003esoothing\u003c\/b\u003e spread unfurls like a blanket, too, in this evocative reverie.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The \u003cb\u003edreamlike coloring\u003c\/b\u003e of the scenes, with pastel hues and bright white accents, create sun-filled days with an unhurried pace. . . . The text, especially dialogue, is \u003cb\u003ea true representation of a child’s language and thoughts\u003c\/b\u003e regarding the abstract idea of letting go.\"—\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This \u003cb\u003etale of enduring friendship\u003c\/b\u003e captivates from stunning sunrise to idyllic evening\u003ci\u003e—\u003c\/i\u003eand all the summer days between.\"\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eTIM FISCHER\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and author born and raised in Herkimer, New York. After graduating with a degree in engineering science, he worked as a land surveyor while nurturing a freelance career as a self-taught portrait and landscape artist. He later pursued a career in health care as a rehabilitation assistant while continuing his freelance work as a commissioned artist, creating detailed pencil and charcoal drawings.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter spending many years living in Illinois, California, and Rhode Island, he has now settled back in his hometown region of upstate New York with his fiancée, along with their dog and two cats. Finding new inspiration in familiar landscapes and ready to fully embrace his creative side, he is the author and illustrator of his debut children's book, \u003ci\u003eUnder the Blanket Sky\u003c\/i\u003e. See more of Tim's work on Instagram at @tim_fischer_art.","brand":"Doubleday Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300749955301,"sku":"NP9780593645918","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593645918.jpg?v=1767743214","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/under-the-blanket-sky-isbn-9780593645918","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}