Robinson

About this book

A boy who loves adventure.

A mysterious solo journey.

A remote island wilderness.

Cast away in this beautiful dreamlike story
and discover what surprises await.

Peter Sís blends a true story from his childhood
with the fictional adventure of Robinson Crusoe to create
a magical picture book filled with heart and imagination
that readers will want to return to again and again.

Reviews

Praise for Robinson:

* "An enchanting love letter to the magic of childhood and the fertile relationship between good literature and young readers' imaginations." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Lovingly underscores the way books allow readers to see themselves in what they read, and to find adventure and solace there." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

"[A] beautifully illustrated parable about the value of self-reliance and solitude." -- Booklist

* "Sís's ability to represent and resolve the theater unfolding in children's minds is unparalleled. A brilliant adventure." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Alive with color and hope and possibility... [a] visually stunning and empowering tale." -- Horn Book Magazine, starred review

Praise for Ice Cream Summer:

"The latest from masterly Sís... is a winsome treat." -- The New York Times Book Review

* "In ice cream colors, Sís delivers an encomium to summer, to the power of learning, and to that beloved, creamy-cold treat. Oh, yum." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Fabulous for teachers... children will love." -- School Library Journal, starred review

* "Sís fills his text with fun puns... and his pages with ice cream-tinted watercolors, outlined in chocolate sprinkles. Delicious indeed." -- Shelf Awareness, starred review

"This delectable amalgam of historical record and confectionery celebration is both a delight for the eyes and an inspiration for the tummy." -- Booklist