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Atheneum Books for Young Readers (2011), Edition: Illustrated, 32 pages
Description
In a crowded park, a boy makes an airplane out of a piece of paper carried to him by a gentle breeze, sends it on its way, and watches a new friend bring it back to him.
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LibraryThing member manich01
With spashes of color and onomatopeoia, this narrative is a minimalist tale of the experiences and perspectives of children who are introverted and creative, as they contend with and overcome loneliness and isolation.
LibraryThing member Sullywriter
A quiet, subtle story with powerful message.
LibraryThing member Dallas_Lee
At the playground all the children are playing, but one little boy who is left by himself saying "I am here." Until a lost piece of paper is cared by the wind and lands right in front of him and he begins to say ' I am here.' After that, he beings to fold the paper into a paper airplane, which ends
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up taking him on a ride through the clouds seeing stars and splashes of sounds leading him to shout " I Here." Now it is time for the young boy to land and he notices some else.... The story is a great one expressing how each child is different in their own way and not all friends are made the same way. Show Less
LibraryThing member DanielleMD
Loved it. This book reminded me so much of myself as a child, and I wish I would have been able to read it then. It's just lovely.
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Pages
32
ISBN
1416996494 / 9781416996491