*"Conveying communal wisdom and collective hope, this volume honors reading and knowledge as staples for a proverbial lifeboat." —
Kirkus Reviews
(starred review)
From Caldecott Medalist Ed Young comes a charming, accordion-style picture book about the life of a library.
Rendered in gorgeous mixed-media collage, and in a striking, accordion-style format, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's
Vessel of Promises
outlines the life of a library and the impact that books and reading can have on people throughout the world. Sure to appeal to kids and adults alike!
Praise for Ed Young's
The Weather's Bet
:
*"Awe-inspiring artwork as powerful as any force of nature."—
"Lyrical and profound." —
School Library Journal
"A good classroom readaloud."—
Publishers Weekly