Puzzlehead [Hardcover]

James Yang (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 21, 2009 | Age Level: 3 and up

This is Puzzlehead. And these are his friends - Mo, Bob, Sue, and Stevie. One day they all go exploring. What will they find? Lots of surprises - and maybe the best surprise of all!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 1—Puzzlehead and his friends are puzzle pieces exploring their world to find where they will fit. The protagonist's pals seem to have an easier time of it than he does. When he finally finds his niche, away from the others, they invite him back into the circle by asking, "Don't you want to play with us?" He agrees, and the five pieces form a puzzle of their own. The text, varying in size, flows in waves across the pages, creating movement for the colorful, digitally rendered characters in different shapes and colors. Good use of white space emphasizes the simple pieces' minimalist features. However, this book may end up being too puzzling for young audiences.—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
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Review

"A visual thinker's feast! James Yang's Puzzlehead is a bold and delightful romp, sure to inspire those searching for their own way to fit snugly into a sometimes puzzling world." -- Peter H. Reynolds, illustrator of Little Boy and the New York Times bestselling Someday

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (April 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416909362
• ISBN-13: 978-1416909361
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,043,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this book, January 30, 2012

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JLim5 "JLim5" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Puzzlehead (Hardcover)

I already bought this for most of the nieces and nephews and getting it now for my own son. Love the message and the drawings and James Yang. Hoping for some more books from him soon!

5.0 out of 5 stars very unique, May 21, 2009

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Nathan (Buenos Aires) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puzzlehead (Hardcover)

I love james yang sense of humor .. and now kids can appreciate it as well. Puzzle Head is a very unique concept for a kids book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, my girls love it., April 30, 2009

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J. H. Goodman (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Puzzlehead (Hardcover)

My girls think that name Puzzlehead is pretty funny, and they love how Puzzlehead and his friends all fit together in the end. It's a nice, light read that keeps my 4 year old engaged.