Touch the Sky

Praise for Touch the Sky by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic, illustrated by Chris Park:
Booklist Editor's Choice
A Kirkus Best Picture Book
NPR Best Books of the Year
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids

Vern longs to be one of the kids who swoop until their toes touch the sky. He heads to the swings and desperately tries to pump his legs, but he just can't get it. A chance encounter with precocious (and hilarious) Gretchen gives him just what he needs to know, and he finally learns to soar.

A story for every child on the cusp of learning something new who just needs an extra push to get there.

Author: Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (R)
Published: 05/07/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.20h x 9.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781728460451

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 552081 / Touch the Sky


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2024
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2024 pg. 107
School Library Journal 06/14/2024 pg. 1
Booklist 10/11/2024
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Park, Chris: - Chris Park has been a professional illustrator for over twelve years. Some of his previous clients include TBS, Team Coco, Rolling Stone, American Greetings Co., Cloudco Entertainment, Pro Publica, Sleeping Bear Press, Usborne Publishing and Lightspeed Magazine. He co-authored and illustrated his the picture books Little Sock and Little Sock Makes a Friend with his wife Kia. Chris lives in Minnesota with his wife and two sons.Lucianovic, Stephanie V. W.: - Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic writes books in the San Francisco Bay Area surrounded by a few kids, a few cats, and one husband. Her work includes The End of Something Wonderful, Hello Star, and The League of Picky Eaters.