*Conveying communal wisdom and collective hope, this volume honors reading and knowledge as staples for a proverbial lifeboat. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From Caldecott Medalist Ed Young comes a charming, accordion-style picture book about the life of a library. Rendered in gorgeous mixed-media collage, and in a striking, accordion-style format, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's Vessel of Promises outlines the life of a library and the impact that books and reading can have on people throughout the world ...
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*Conveying communal wisdom and collective hope, this volume honors reading and knowledge as staples for a proverbial lifeboat. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From Caldecott Medalist Ed Young comes a charming, accordion-style picture book about the life of a library. Rendered in gorgeous mixed-media collage, and in a striking, accordion-style format, Caldecott Medalist Ed Young's Vessel of Promises outlines the life of a library and the impact that books and reading can have on people throughout the world. Sure to appeal to kids and adults alike! Praise for Ed Young's The Weather's Bet *Awe-inspiring artwork as powerful as any force of nature.-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Lyrical and profound. -- School Library Journal A good classroom readaloud.-- Publishers Weekly
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Fine. An old woman wakes from a dream knowing she must gather and safeguard all of the promises she can think to find before flood waters carry away what will become the first library. On accordion-folded pages.
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Dust jacket not included. May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
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New in new dust jacket. New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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