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Always Play Dead
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AnimalsGeneral Juvenile FictionSports & Recreation
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ISBN13: 9781949929973
Publisher: Owl Publishing, LLC
Published: Aug 1 2023
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.14
Height: 0.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Step back in time with the enchanting and whimsical story of Always Play Dead by Thaddeus Pasierb, an acclaimed artist making his debut in the world of children's literature. This vintage-inspired treasure is a delightful blend of practical advice, dark humor, and profound wisdom in bright and friendly images that evoke nostalgia with a punchline.
In a time when the wonders of nature need our respect and understanding more than ever, Always Play Dead presents a captivating story that encourages young readers to connect with the natural world. With a throwback vibe reminiscent of classic children's books, Pasierb masterfully combines humor, imagination, and ecology to create a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
The book takes young adventurers on a journey through the wild, offering playful and imaginative solutions for surviving encounters with animals, with each page filled with lush and detailed illustrations that bring these creatures to life in vivid, vintage-inspired style.
Lance Rautzhan, a renowned multidisciplinary artist, aptly describes the book's essence: To have respect for nature is to remain quiet and still in its gaze might be the thesis of Always Play Dead. Pasierb injects practical advice with deeper meaning through certain and lush illustrations; the dark humor with a bright punchline. Always Play Dead is thoughtful and necessary art in a time of uncertain ecological futures.
Bill Whalen, an art teacher, praises the book's cleverness and charm, calling it the perfect children's book. The clever humor woven throughout the story ensures that young readers and their parents will be entertained while learning valuable lessons about nature.
Dylan Goldberger, the talented illustrator and printmaker behind Dog Gone Studios, hails Always Play Dead as a beautifully illustrated children's book that takes you on a humorous journey of how to survive animal encounters in the wild.
Always Play Dead by Thaddeus Pasierb is a timeless addition to any child's library, transporting readers to a bygone era and imparting essential wisdom about coexisting with the natural world. With its charming illustrations, clever wit, and a touch of vintage flair, this book is sure to captivate the hearts and minds of readers young and old alike.
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