Head in the Clouds
by Rocio Araya
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Pub Date 24 Sep 2024 | Archive Date 14 Jul 2024
Archipelago | Elsewhere Editions
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Description
Sofía goes to school every day but she still has a lot of questions. Why are grown-ups always in a rush? What number comes after infinity? Sofía’s teacher says she has her head in the clouds, she’s seeing birds. In collages of graph paper, worksheets, and newsprint, punctuated by scratches of graphite and bold swaths of bright paint, Sofía’s world springs to life. When she gives one of her birds to her teacher, her teacher’s monochrome world of blank paper and gray lines bursts into color, affirming the joy and necessity of always being curious. Inquisitive children, with a supply of questions as limitless as their imagination, will recognize themselves in Sofía, delighting in pondering her questions – and in coming up with more of their own.
Originally a painter, Rocío Araya turned to illustration where the field of possibilities, she feels, is infinite. With a style that is spontaneous and full of surprises, her boundless imagination is at work in these exhilarating pages. Look for a tiny, curled, brown cat and an expansive night sky, and spot a hula-girl dancing across a geography worksheet. This treasure hunt of a book is one for reading again and again.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781953861900 |
| PRICE | US$19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 38 |
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Featured Reviews
Tracy W, Reviewer
Sofía is a curious child, she doesn't want to do all the lessons her teacher prepares, instead she wants her questions to be answered even if the grown-ups in her life don't have the time or inclination to do so. Her head, apparently, is permanently in the clouds with the birds and when she decides to share she begins to change the outlook of others for the better.
This is a sweet book with a hint of mixed media in the welcoming and detailed illustrations which are provided by the author. All children have more questions than we, as adults, have time to answer and Sofía is no exception although I'm not sure many of us will have answers to all or even some of hers! The pictures could easily be used as the basis for art activities or looking for answers to some of the questions even if they are quite an eclectic group!
I was able to read an advanced copy of this thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, Archipelago/Elsewhere Editions, but the opinions expressed are my own. This is, as a reading book, very short and would be more suited to reading with an adult rather than independently, but it has far more to it than that. I thoroughly enjoyed this and the opportunities it offers.
Kaelyn S, Reviewer
I absolutely loved this book. My only note would be that the font was a bit hard for my older son to read, but it matched the illustration style so I understand it. I love that it shows that children are big thinkers with big feelings and big questions. I recommend reading it with your littles!
Reviewer 1032765
The illustrations in the book are beautiful and interesting. They are very different from other children's books. This book can help open up dialogue for questions children may have.
I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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