John's Turn

The award-winning creator of the Shape Trilogy weaves an empowering picture book of a young dancer facing his fears and finding the confidence to perform and overcome anxiety, for ages 3, 4, 5, 6, perfect for school assemblies

Häftad, Engelska, 2025

AvMac Barnett

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“The unexpected beauty of a school performance. . . Portrays a child who shares their effort with brave vulnerability.” Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)A sensitive story about a boy grappling with stage fright and insecurity.” The Horn Book (Starred Review)“Perfectly paced. John faces down his fear to share his gift with determination, beauty and a style that is all his own. A true gift, indeed.” BookPage (Starred Review)“A respectful, wonderfully childlike introduction to ballet.” Booklist“Any child who has a talent to share or struggles with performance anxiety will find a role model in John. . . . A lovely, empowering book about having the courage to express one’s individuality.” Kirkus Reviews“A charming affirmation of believing in oneself and of recognizing the heartfelt talents of others.” School Library JournalIt’s John’s big day at school today – a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnett’s compassionate text and Kate Berube’s expressive art tell the story of a child who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2025-01-02
Mått242 x 266 x 6 mm
Vikt180 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor32
FörlagWalker Books Ltd
IllustratörBerube, Kate
ISBN9781529516593
UtmärkelserWinner of Good Housekeeping Kids' Book Award 2022 (United States)

Mac Barnett is the author of numerous books for children, including A Polar Bear in the Snow, illustrated by Shawn Harris; Just Because, illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault; President Taft Is Stuck in the Bath, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen; and several books illustrated by Jon Klassen, including Sam & Dave Dig a Hole, which received a Caldecott Honor and an E. B. White Read-Aloud Award; The Wolf, the Duck, and the Mouse; and the shape trilogy. Mac Barnett lives in California, USA.Kate Berube is the author-illustrator of Hannah and Sugar, which won the Marion Vannett Ridgway Award and the Oregon Book Award for Children’s Literature, and Mae’s First Day of School, which was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award for Children’s Literature. Kate Berube lives in Oregon, USA with her family.

Employing sweet humor and sensory detail, Barnett (What Is Love?) and Berube (Second Banana) convey the unexpected beauty of a school performance. . . in a breathlessly kinetic, wordless sequence, spreads show John turning, leaping, and landing, light as a feather. . . The story’s collective, omniscient voice and graceful illustrations, wonderfully reminiscent of The Philharmonic Gets Dressed, portray a community that stays open and curious—and a child who shares their effort with brave vulnerability.