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Germano Zullo

Sky High Hardcover – November 21, 2012

by Germano Zullo (Author), Albertine (Illustrator)

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In this charming illustrated tale, two competing neighbors begin embellishing their houses, only to find themselves caught up in a race to build the tallest, most decadent skyscraper featuring solid gold doors, diamond-encrusted pillars, grand ballrooms, expensive paintings, live tigers, and indoor swimming pools—with consequences inevitable, and not. Kids will love spotting the funny details hidden in this witty take on an age-old moral, while their parents—particularly any who've ever undertaken a remodel—will chuckle with recognition.

Print length

48 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Chronicle Books
Publication date

November 21, 2012
Grade level

3 - 4
Reading age

13 - 17 years
Dimensions

7 x 0.5 x 14.5 inches
ISBN-10

1452113920
ISBN-13

978-1452113920
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"In an age-old story of keeping up with the Joneses, author Germano Zullo has created a children's picture book that follows the fate of two rival neighbors as they compete to build the most extravagant house imaginable.... The zany tale is full of a sense of anticipation that will enthrall kids; meanwhile, adults can mine ideas for their own domestic renovations... Beyond an entertaining story, Sky High is a grand experiment in book design. The height of the book and facing spreads are essential to telling the story." -- Cool Hunting

"The intricate black-and-white illustrations with tiny absurd captions are a delight." -- Wired.com

"In an age-old story of keeping up with the Joneses, author Germano Zullo has created a children's picture book that follows the fate of two rival neighbors as they compete to build the most extravagant house imaginable.... The zany tale is full of a sense of anticipation that will enthrall kids; meanwhile, adults can mine ideas for their own domestic renovations... Beyond an entertaining story, Sky High is a grand experiment in book design. The height of the book and facing spreads are essential to telling the story." -- Cool Hunting

"The intricate black-and-white illustrations with tiny absurd captions are a delight." -- Wired.com

"In an age-old story of keeping up with the Joneses, author Germano Zullo has created a children's picture book that follows the fate of two rival neighbors as they compete to build the most extravagant house imaginable.... The zany tale is full of a sense of anticipation that will enthrall kids; meanwhile, adults can mine ideas for their own domestic renovations... Beyond an entertaining story, Sky High is a grand experiment in book design. The height of the book and facing spreads are essential to telling the story." -- Cool Hunting

"The intricate black-and-white illustrations with tiny absurd captions are a delight." -- Wired.com

About the Author

Germano Zullo is an author and poet who lives in Geneva, Switzerland.

Albertine has contributed illustration to numerous books. She teaches at the School of Visual Arts in Geneva.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (November 21, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1452113920
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1452113920
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 14.5 inches

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Germano Zullo is a prolific writer and poet who lives in Geneva, Switzerland. He writes for adults and children alike, and has written many popular children's comics and stories.

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Carol Burk

Too wonderful to be missed by mistake.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 16, 2014

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Absolutely wonderful! This is a parable, or maybe a cartoon in the best artist style, or maybe a conversation starter, or anything else. I loved looking at the pictures, all with more details than perhaps a Where's Waldo book, though not as crammed up... For every child and adult with a sense of humor.

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Devon Switalski

Great Price, Great Book

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 14, 2014

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This book is absolutely wonderful! I spotted it in a bookstore in France while on holiday, and was able to get it for such a great price on Amazon. Stylistically, this book is above and beyond. The illustrations are lovely and the dialogue warmed my heart. Exquisite work, Zullo and Albertine!

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Jenn

Nice illustrations, no story though

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 12, 2013

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Its a fun book to look at all the details but there's not really a story to read. Just little comments and for many the names will be hard to pronounce. I like it enough to keep it and I think older children will enjoy the illustrations. The artwork is excellent.

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akea

The pen and ink artwork is gorgous

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 29, 2014

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I love the artwork in this book, very fun, whimsical, carfree. The way we all used to draw when we were kids and did not care what anyone thought about our technique, hahaha, very refreshing stylized drawing.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 4, 2014

Lovely book :)

Kids and adults will appreciate this at different levels

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 28, 2016

What happens when rich next-door neighbors decide to out-do each other with their remodeling? About what you'd expect. Rivals Agenor-Agobar Poirier des Chapelles and Willigis Kittycly Jr. clearly have more money than sense, and the book is a series of side-by-side depictions of their houses as they get bigger and grander, with captions for various elements that demonstrate the excess. (Watch for the highest paid architects.) I don't know how long it took Albertine to do these meticulous, crisp line drawings but they are amazing to behold. Though the fate of one of the houses is predictable, you won't expect the fate of the pizza. I guarantee it.

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a lovely and amusing book but too sophisticated to be fully appreciated by children

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 26, 2013

This is a beautifully formatted and printed book depicting two neighbors in competition to build the tallest, grandest house. This continues until they both reach the top of the page and must stop, and it doesn't end well for either of them. The illustrations are delightful and I laughed at the details of the items being added to each house and the phone calls being made by the homeowners. However, the book seems to be intended for children, and there's no way a child would understand most of the jokes, which depend on understanding the vanity and competition of grownups. For example, the homeowners are constantly trying to sic governmental authorities on each other. How could a seven-year-old understand?

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 14, 2017

This nearly wordless book follows two neighbors as they attempt to outdo each other and construct the tallest home. Brilliantly illustrated with immense detail that makes you want to sit and soak in each page for hours, SKY HIGH is an entertaining, unique, and fascinating read. It is a book for dreamers, builders, and ultimately for those who just want a good giggle.

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Monique

Great!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 8, 2013

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Beautifully structured book, a pleasure to keep in your hands, both for children and adults, who are in fond of good picture books with inteligent solutions and ironic storytelling. Uncommon format designed to fit the story. Cartoon-like lines may encourage kids to make their own "architectures". I highly recommend this book.

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vivian

Love!

Reviewed in Spain 🇪🇸 on April 11, 2013

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Amazing illustrations, entertaining story and not common format make this book a must have for children and parents as well!

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on March 24, 2017

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