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Synopsis
Recommended for ages 4 and up and grade level of Kindergarten to 3rd grade.
From first time children's author David Sayre and award-winning illustrator Rebecca Emberley comes a story of our place in the universe as experienced by Owuza and his Flatlander friends. Follow along as they explore Flatland and its limits, discovering themselves in the process. This story may take you beyond your ordinary experience and open discussion about where "here" is, what is out "there," and what happens when people and things we love are no longer where we can see them. Emberley's gorgeous, tapestry-like depictions of Flatland are a perfect foil for Sayre's deep, yet simple story."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
DAVID SAYRE is the father of five children and many business and charitable ventures, an engineer who has led advances in communication and energy technologies for thirty years. He is also the author of three titles, which explore similar themes, presented in different formats, for different audiences. Something There Is: Seeking a Rational Faith for our Children, is an essay collection, and The Great Improbability, a mystery and novel. This is David Sayre's first book for children. He lives in Vermont with his family. REBECCA EMBERLEY is the author and illustrator of many books for children. She lives in Maine with her husband, 2 cats, and 5 chickens.
Review
K-Gr 2—Owuza arrives in Flatland as a simple circle, with vibrant, multicolored asymmetrical eyes, and develops a body as he grows, much as a fertilized egg evolves. With a lot to learn, he negotiates his way around, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of this new home floating in the universe. In getting to know the other inhabitants, he "soon forgot the time before he came to Flatland" and takes great pleasure in creating and building with new friends. At times, he wonders if there is anything beyond "here" but doesn't consider this possibility often, as he's happy with his life. One morning, his friends awaken to find that Owuza is nowhere to be found. Turning to one another for consolation, they understand that, though he's gone, he lives on in them and their lives have been enriched for knowing him. Emberley's distinctive luminous illustrations on black backgrounds depict Owuza growing and changing as he learns about his surroundings and shares his love. His abrupt departure may trouble some readers, while others may find comfort in knowing he came from somewhere else and has left this home for another place.
--Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI
Fans of Rebecca Emberley's artwork will recognize the effective design of colorful scenes (as if from roughly cut pieces of construction paper) from her earlier books. ... Flatland is a touching tale that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. --Maryann H. Owen, Children's Literature Specialist, Mt. Pleasant, WI "San Francisco Book Review" (1/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)
"Through a poetic fusion of elements from string theory and spirituality, out of Flatland emerges a simple but profound tale that renders transcendent concepts understandable to youthful and open minds alike. A must for inquisitive readers and listeners of all ages!" --Adel Ghaderi B.Ph., Ph.D., MIT "San Francisco Book Review" (1/1/2014 12:00:00 AM)
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- PublisherSAYRE PRODUCTIONS LLC
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1937721523
- ISBN 13 9781937721527
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages36
- IllustratorRebecca Emberley
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