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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Madelyn Rosenberg , Victoria Tentler-KrylovPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' Dimensions: Width: 22.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 27.60cm Weight: 0.380kg ISBN: 9780525514701ISBN 10: 0525514708 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 11 February 2020 Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children's (6-12) Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for Cyclops of Central Park In both premise and detail, Rosenberg employs a sly sense of the absurd. . . [and] Tentler-Krylov's wildly creative illustrations are fantastical renderings of New York City as it exists in a kind of alternate reality. . . Young readers will see Cyclops' loving nature and cheer his new bravery. Delightful, witty, and not just for New Yorkers. --Kirkus Reviews Praise for Cyclops of Central Park In both premise and detail, Rosenberg employs a sly sense of the absurd. . . [and] Tentler-Krylov's wildly creative illustrations are fantastical renderings of New York City as it exists in a kind of alternate reality. . . Young readers will see Cyclops' loving nature and cheer his new bravery. Delightful, witty, and not just for New Yorkers. --Kirkus Reviews Rosenberg's heartfelt narrative captures the very real anxiety that crowded spaces, especially congested cities, can cause. Tentler-Krylov's fanciful mixed-media art adds even more humor and gravitas to the text, with the protagonist's expressive faces sure to elicit giggles. . . Perfect for New York City-themed read-alouds and interactive lap-sits. A great addition to libraries serving young readers. --Booklist Nods to many New York City sights and institutions--The Guggenheim, Time Square, Yankee Stadium, the Statue of Liberty--are woven into the text and background art, which makes the fun journey worthwhile . . . [while] the illustrations capture the magic of the city and show the beauty of life and adventures with friends. VERDICT This lighthearted and clever tale will be a hit for storytime and one-on-one sharing. --School Library Journal Praise for Cyclops of Central Park In both premise and detail, Rosenberg employs a sly sense of the absurd. . . [and] Tentler-Krylov's wildly creative illustrations are fantastical renderings of New York City as it exists in a kind of alternate reality. . . Young readers will see Cyclops' loving nature and cheer his new bravery. Delightful, witty, and not just for New Yorkers. --Kirkus Reviews Rosenberg's heartfelt narrative captures the very real anxiety that crowded spaces, especially congested cities, can cause. Tentler-Krylov's fanciful mixed-media art adds even more humor and gravitas to the text, with the protagonist's expressive faces sure to elicit giggles. . . Perfect for New York City-themed read-alouds and interactive lap-sits. A great addition to libraries serving young readers. --Booklist Author InformationMadelyn Rosenberg grew up on a dead-end street with woods, a creek, and copious amounts of mud. She spent more than a decade at a daily newspaper writing stories about colorful, real-life characters. These days she enjoys making up characters of her own and is the author of several children's books including Take Care, This is Just a Test (co-written with Wendy Wan-Long Shang), How to Behave at a Dog Show, and the Nanny X series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |