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Whale Eyes : A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen

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Overview

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.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780593523957
  • ISBN-10: 0593523954
  • Publisher: Penguin Workshop
  • Publish Date: March 2025
  • Dimensions: 8.54 x 5.65 x 0.98 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.33 pounds
  • Page Count: 304
  • Reading Level: Ages 10-UP

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