It Fell from the Sky by Terry Fan
$17.99
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Web ID: 152763203 years ago
Absolutely Gorgeous!
When it fell from the sky, everyone approached it differently. Some tried to figure out where it came from. Others investigated, attempting to taste, roll or hatch it. “Everyone agreed it was the most amazing thing they had ever seen.” Spider decides to capitalise on the Wonder. That is, until things don’t quite go to plan. Spider, initially only focused on how he could personally benefit from the Wonder, eventually learns a valuable lesson about selfishness. Maybe Wonders are more wonderful if they’re shared. The illustrations in this picture book are absolutely gorgeous. The animals are so realistic that I almost expected them to crawl, hop and fly off the page. I was tempted to blow on the dandelions. While the pictures are incredibly lifelike, that doesn’t mean they’re without whimsy. There’s something so adorable and smile worthy about seeing critters you’d find in your garden casually wearing top hats and carrying briefcases. I probably wouldn’t have appreciated this as much as a kid but adult me loved the minimal use of colour in the illustrations. Initially, the only splash of colour comes from the thing that fell from the sky. Gradually, more colour is introduced. Beware the five-legged creature! Thank you so much to Allen & Unwin for the opportunity to read this picture book.
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Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
3 years ago
from Detroit, MI
Stunning
This book is outstanding on many levels. The illustrations are masterful and the messages are powerful. I would rate this book a must have- both as a read aloud for at home and in class. Absolutely first class
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Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
3 years ago
from Ozarks, MO
Masterfully done in so many ways
Vivid grays and whites create a capturing world and setting the perfect background for a wonder, which changes everything. It fell from the sky, a glorious ball of color. None of the insects and other creatures living in the grass and weeds know what it is, but they know it's amazing. After various attempts to figure it out, the spiders steps up with an idea, which allows everyone to watch it in a wondrous setting...one that can be seen after paying a small entrance fee of a leaf. As things grow and grow, all seems spectacular, but then, disaster strikes. To say that the illustrations are amazing is an understatement. The details of the grass world comes to life with vibrant exactness thanks to the defined grays and whites. Not only are these well done, but it allows the marvelous object, which fell from the sky, to truly capture the attention. This is as masterful play as it also demonstrates why and how the insects can find this item so miraculous. It stays at the center until it's not. It's a visual tale in and of itself. But to say the tale isn't just as capturing would simply be wrong. Various creatures from the grass play with ideas of what the item could be. It's entertaining and curious to watch them marvel over an object listeners will recognize. As the spider comes in and changes everything, the story grabs and keeps listeners waiting to see how it all turns out. It's a capturing tale with a very good message and is sure to become a favorite. I'm definitely adding this one to my list of favorite picture books for 2021. I received an ARC copy and would give this one 6 stars if I could because it completely won me over
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Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
3 years ago
from Niwot, CO
Adorable new picture book
Oh my gosh, this is an absolutely adorable picture book from the authors/illustrators of “The Night Gardener” and “The Antlered Ship”. I’ve already ordered my copy. One day a strange object (a marble presented in color) falls from the sky and the residents on the ground (insects all in black and white) try to determine what it is and where it came from.
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