Solitary Animals
Introverts of the Wild
$37.60
- Hardcover
48 pages
- Release Date
16 August 2022
Summary
Celebrate the beauty and strength of solitude with this poetic observation of the animal kingdom and those who move through it on their very own.
That silvery cloud swimming in the sea is actually a school of fish. That splash and crash is a pod of whales, sounding. Behold, a fever of stingrays gliding by. But what do you call a group of octopuses? A tangle of octopuses? A chandelier of octopuses? A multipus of octopuses?
No, octopuses prefer to be alone. The octopus is a soli…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593384435 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593384431 |
| Author: | Joshua David Stein, Dominique Ramsey |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 48 |
| Release Date: | 16 August 2022 |
| Weight: | 544g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 229mm x 286mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-5 |
Critics Review
“An eye-catching affirmation of singular over plural.” – Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)
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⭐ “An eye-catching affirmation of singular over plural.” —Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)
⭐ “Stein introduces four solitary species and contrasts their contented solo lifestyles with social animals in similar habitats.” —Horn Book Review (STARRED REVIEW)
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library selected title (2023)
Amazon Best Book (2022)
Texas Topaz Reading List Pick (2023)
Camellia Award Nominee (2022)
Joshua David Stein
Joshua David Stein
Joshua David Stein is a writer, editor, and podcast host based in New York City. He is the editor-at-large at Fatherly and hosts The Fatherly Podcast. He is the author of several adult books, including Food & Beer (Phaidon), Epicurean Journeys (Rizzoli), the forthcoming To Me He Was Just Dad (Artisan), and co-author of Notes from a Young Black Chef (Knopf).
Stein has also written numerous children’s books, such as Can I Eat That?, Brick, Who Found Herself in Architecture, The Ball Book (all Phaidon), and most recently, The Invisible Alphabet (Rise x Penguin Workshop). He recently founded The Band Books, a band that performs children’s books set to music.
A seasoned media professional, Stein’s editorial experience includes serving as editor-in-chief of BlackBook magazine, editor at Black Ink, senior editor at Departures, senior editor of Eater, editor-at-large at Out magazine and Tasting Table. He is currently a contributing editor at Food & Wine. Stein resides in Brooklyn with his two young sons.
Dominique Ramsey
Dominique Ramsey is a freelance illustrator from Atlanta, Georgia, with a passion for illustrating stories centered on animals, nature, and the whimsical mysteries of life. Her creative influences stem from animation, video games, music, and animal-focused children’s literature, including the Warrior Cats book series and the Pokemon game franchise. She also draws inspiration from animals themselves, their spiritual connections, their relationships with humans, and their significance across various cultures.
Ramsey aims for distinctiveness in her work, employing vibrant colors, strong lines, and eye-catching shapes and patterns. Her illustrations often incorporate symbolism, exploring themes of mystery, culture, identity, and the subconscious mind. Her artistic achievements have been recognized by 3x3 magazine, the Society of Illustrators, and Creative Quarterly. She earned her BFA in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2020.
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