Synopses & Reviews
Peggy the hen is contented with her quiet existence and daily routine. When a powerful gust of wind sweeps her up and deposits her in the midst of a busy city, she explores her new surroundings, makes new friends, and cleverly figures out how to get homeand#8212;with a newly kindled appetite for adventure. Evocative full-color paintings follow Peggyand#8217;s journey, offering comical details that reward repeated viewing. This reassuring tale and its unruffled heroine invites discussions of exploration, safety, and resourcefulness
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"A charmer of a chicken. . . Here's hoping that Peggy has many more big adventures."
—Kirkus, starred review
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"A thought-provoking exploration of the creative process....Funny, clever, full of revelations to those who look carefullyand#8212;this title represents picture-book making at its best."and#8212;
School Library Journal, starred review"Children will giggle and marvel....Triple Caldecott winner Wiesner delivers a wildly trippy, funny and original interpretation of the artistic process."and#8212;Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"This small-scale and surprisingly comedic story takes place against a placid backdrop of pale desert colors, which recedes to keep the focus squarely on the dynamic between the two lizards and the wide range of emotions that Wiesner masterfully evokes."and#8212;Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Sophisticated and playful, this beautiful mind-stretcher invites viewers to think about art's fundamentals: line, color, shape, and imaginative freedom."and#8212;Booklist, starred review
"[A]and#160;visual meditation on the effects of illustrative style. . . . Detailed with Wiesner's signature craft and wit."and#8212;The Horn Book
"Longtime children's book legend David Wiesner takes exciting risks with his newest book about two art-making critters."and#8212;The Huffington Post
Synopsis
Swept away by gusty wind and deposited on an unfamiliar city street, Peggy the hen goes for a walk, taking in the sights, and manages to make her way back home with new friends and a new routine that includes trips to the city. An engaging and funny picture book on the important theme of independence.
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Max and Arthur are friends who share an interest in painting. Arthur is an accomplished painter; Max is a beginner. Maxand#8217;s first attempt at using a paintbrush sends the two friends on a whirlwind trip through various artistic media, which turn out to have unexpected pitfalls. Although Max is inexperienced, heand#8217;s courageousand#151;and a quick learner. His energy and enthusiasm bring the adventure to its triumphant conclusion. Beginners everywhere will take heart.
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A gorgeously illustrated debut picture book about following your dreams and remembering your roots, from an exceptionally talented creator.
About the Author
David Wiesner's interest in visual storytelling dates back to high school days when he made silent movies and drew wordless comic books. Born and raised in Bridgewater, New Jersey, he graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. While a student, he created a painting nine feet long, which he now recognizes as the genesis of Free Fall, his first book of his own authorship, for which he was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal in 1989. David won his first Caldecott Medal in 1992 for Tuesday, and he has gone on to win twice more: in 2002 for The Three Pigs and in 2007 for Flotsam. He is only the second person in the awardand#8217;s history to win the Caldecott Medal three times. David and his wife, Kim Kahng, and their two children live near Philadelphia, where he devotes full time to illustration and she pursues her career as a surgeon.