Description
Description
Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display.
POP!
As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night--the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
★ "In this joyous seasonal idyll, the creators capture with onomatopoeic eloquence the day's sensations, with plenty of time to savor sounds, sights, and "summer on our skin." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ "This is an immersive tribute to the unique pleasures of an urban Fourth of July and a radiant celebration of all things summer." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "It's a joyful celebration of simply being alive and experiencing the world in the guileless way children do. Electric, affectionate, and enchanting." -- Booklist (starred review)
★ "Brimming with rich sensory details, Burgess' poetic verses combine with Chien's marvelous mixed-media artwork to celebrate the exuberant, magical moments of summertime." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
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