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Aiko Ikegami

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Some stories don't need words to make their meaning clear--and some friendships can transcend barriers.

A wordless picture book shows that the power of friendship and communicating can span across the galaxies.

Book Details

Publisher: Creston Books
Publish Date: Oct 1st, 2019
Pages: 34
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 10.10in - 8.10in - 0.50in - 0.84lb
EAN: 9781939547583
Recommended age: 04-08
Categories: • Social Themes - Friendship• Science Fiction - Alien Contact• Imagination & Play

About the Author

Ikegami, Aiko: - Aiko Ikegami was born in Tokyo. She's always loved drawing, painting, and creating stories. After receiving a PhD in Pharmacology and working as a neuropharmacologist, she decided to follow her heart and make picture books. She lives in Ohio.

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Praise for this book

"Although wordless, this deftly expresses our simple need to build connections that can endure across a galaxy."--starred, Kirkus Reviews

-- (7/22/2019 12:00:00 AM)

"This almost-wordless story of friendship and separation shows a small alien making its way to Earth. . . .In a wistful, open-ended conclusion the small alien fiends the perfect way to send a message back to its new very-long-distance friend: the one-word grand gesture of celestial 'Hello.'"--The Horn Book Magazine

-- (12/9/2019 12:00:00 AM)

"This book does a wonderful job of demonstrating and capturing the beauty and wonder of unique friendships. Out of this world!"--School Library Journal

-- (9/26/2019 12:00:00 AM)