102

De: Matthew Cordell

From Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes a cozy, magical nighttime adventure, where a child discovers the mysterious, miniature world beyond his bedroom walls.

Sent home from school earlier in the day with a fever, George awakens in the middle of the night to discover a cricket beckoning him on an adventure and soon finds himself shrunken down in size. He follows the insect guide through a crack in his bedroom wall, through the moonlit yard, and into the home of a family of mice at the base of an oak tree. There, in a tiny, cozy kitchen, George discovers the meaning of his quest: he must help the Mama mouse complete her special 102-bean soup for her sick young son.

Delightfully sweet as it is fantastic, 102 seamlessly explores the values of curiosity, kindness, and generosity. The simple yet profound conclusion shares a clever wink with readers, encouraging them to believe the unbelievable.

Reseñas de la Crítica

* A tender and imaginative story that beautifully blends whimsy with warmth…. The artwork feels both intimate and alive, perfectly matching the story’s emotional tone….This tale offers a wealth of discussions about empathy, family, and the ways we protect one another. This book is a wonderful choice for read-alouds, social-emotional learning, and art integration lessons.—School Library Journal, starred review

* “Fever dream meets modern fable in a kaleidoscopic numerological adventure....Eccentric details drive this visual stunner…. Cordell’s exceptionally precise depictions of surreal imagery...pairs with plainspoken text for a quirky, off-kilter adventure that’s somehow all the more enticing for its oddness. With strong nods to classics like Gulliver’s Travels and The Borrowers, this strange quest will captivate young readers. Utterly entrancing.”—Kirkus, starred review