Whale Eyes
Author: Robinson, James
ISBN: 9780593523964
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 15 Apr 2026
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
Plt;bPgt;* 5 STARRED REVIEWS *Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;Lively, interactive...truly eye-opening.Pquot;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;BooklistPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;A sincere reflection on childhood...growing up in a world not built with him in mind.Pquot;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;Publishers WeeklyPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;A superb middle grade memoir that champions empathy and understanding on every level.P#8221;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;BookPagePlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;Game-changing curriculum add for any teacherP#8221;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;The Bulletin for the Center of ChildrenP#8217;s BooksPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;A moving memoirP#8230;this is an important book for all readers.P#8221;Plt;iPgt;P#8212;School Library JournalPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;From Emmy AwardP#8211;winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)P#8212;inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Plt;iPgt;Whale EyesPlt;/iPgt;.Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;From Emmy AwardP#8211;winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir inspired by the viral Emmy-nominated short film Plt;iPgt;Whale EyesPlt;/iPgt;.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD P#8226; AN ORBIS PICTUS RECOMMENDED BOOK P#8226; A BEST BOOK THE YEAR: Plt;iPgt;School Library JournalPlt;/iPgt;, NPR, BCCB, New York Public Library, and Chicago Public LibraryPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in JamesP#8217;s experiences growing up with strabismus, allowing them to see the world through one eye at a time.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Readers will get lost as they chase words. TheyP#8217;ll stare into this book while taking a vision test. TheyP#8217;ll hold it upside down as they practice P#8220;pretend-readingP#8221;P#8230;and theyP#8217;ll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;With poignant illustrations by Eisner AwardP#8211;nominated artist Brian Rea, JamesP#8217;s story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.
ISBN: 9780593523964
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Year first published: 15 Apr 2026
Pages: 304
Format: Paperback / softback
Plt;bPgt;* 5 STARRED REVIEWS *Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;Lively, interactive...truly eye-opening.Pquot;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;BooklistPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;A sincere reflection on childhood...growing up in a world not built with him in mind.Pquot;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;Publishers WeeklyPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;A superb middle grade memoir that champions empathy and understanding on every level.P#8221;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;BookPagePlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;Game-changing curriculum add for any teacherP#8221;P#8212;Plt;iPgt;The Bulletin for the Center of ChildrenP#8217;s BooksPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;* P#8220;A moving memoirP#8230;this is an important book for all readers.P#8221;Plt;iPgt;P#8212;School Library JournalPlt;/iPgt;Plt;brPgt; Plt;brPgt;From Emmy AwardP#8211;winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)P#8212;inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Plt;iPgt;Whale EyesPlt;/iPgt;.Plt;/bPgt;
Plt;bPgt;From Emmy AwardP#8211;winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir inspired by the viral Emmy-nominated short film Plt;iPgt;Whale EyesPlt;/iPgt;.Plt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;bPgt;WINNER OF THE SCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD P#8226; AN ORBIS PICTUS RECOMMENDED BOOK P#8226; A BEST BOOK THE YEAR: Plt;iPgt;School Library JournalPlt;/iPgt;, NPR, BCCB, New York Public Library, and Chicago Public LibraryPlt;/bPgt;Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Told through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in JamesP#8217;s experiences growing up with strabismus, allowing them to see the world through one eye at a time.Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;Readers will get lost as they chase words. TheyP#8217;ll stare into this book while taking a vision test. TheyP#8217;ll hold it upside down as they practice P#8220;pretend-readingP#8221;P#8230;and theyP#8217;ll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words. Plt;brPgt;Plt;brPgt;With poignant illustrations by Eisner AwardP#8211;nominated artist Brian Rea, JamesP#8217;s story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.
