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Whale Eyes: A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen

Contributors:

James Robinson (Author)

Brian Rea (Illustrator)

Contributors: James Robinson (Author) ; Brian Rea (Illustrator)

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From Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for readers ages 10 and up--inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes.

WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD - AN ORBIS PICTUS RECOMMENDED BOOK - A BEST BOOK THE YEAR: School Library Journal, NPR, BCCB, New York Public Library, and Chicago Public Library

Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James's experiences growing up with strabismus, allowing them to see the world through one eye at a time.

Readers will get lost as they chase words. They'll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They'll hold it upside down as they practice "pretend-reading"...and they'll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words.

With poignant illustrations by Eisner Award-nominated artist Brian Rea, James's story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.
ISBN-10: 0593523954
ISBN-13: 9780593523957
Author: Robinson, James, Rea, Brian
Publisher: Penguin Workshop

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780593523957

ISBN-10: 0593523954

Publish Date: March 18, 2025

On Sale Date: March 18, 2025

Language: English

Pages: 304

Dimensions: 8.54 × 5.65 × 0.98 in

Weight: 1.33 lbs

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