This Is a Story
This Is a Story by John Schu, published by Candlewick Press on March 14, 2023, is a 40-page exploration of the significance of books in children’s lives. The narrative follows a child and their father as they embark on a journey to the library, highlighting the joy of discovering stories and the connections formed through reading. With engaging illustrations by Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo, this book emphasizes the importance of literacy and imagination.
Readers will find a celebration of the transformative power of books, as the story unfolds in a vibrant setting filled with people sharing their love for reading. The themes of social connection, new experiences, and the role of libraries are woven throughout the text, inviting children to reflect on their own passions and the impact of literature. This edition serves as a gentle reminder of how books can inspire curiosity and understanding, making it a valuable addition to any young reader’s collection.
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Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book—in a story that’s more relevant than ever.
This is a word on a page.
This is a page in a book.
This is a book on a shelf . . . waiting.
With a sea-horse kite in hand, a child heads out with Dad to the library. On the way they stop at a park, joining lots of people, some of whom are flying kites, too. At the library, a person toting a big pile of books hands over a story on a favorite subject: the sea horse. All around, there are readers poring over books, each with their own questions, ideas to explore, hopes for the future, and imaginations ready to spark. With a warm, lyrical text and tenderly expressive illustrations, John Schu and Lauren Castillo invite us to imagine the myriad ways that books can foster connection and understanding—and how they can empower children, through their own passions, to transform the world.
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