milo imagines the world by matt de la peña

★ “Readers of Milo Imagines the World will feel compassion stacked on top of heartache on top of humility on top of hope.” - Shelf Awareness, starred review or seems to be.”- The Horn Book, starred review ★ ” This poignant, thought-provoking story speaks volumes for how art can shift one’s perspectives and enable an imaginative alternative to what is. Glorious.”- The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review An excellent conversation-starter for modern times.” - Booklist, starred review with images of Milo’s sketchbook, and the child-like drawings in thick crayon lines not only give insight into his imagination but his heart. ★ “Robinson intersperses scenes of his signature cut-paper collage artwork. ★ “A memorable, thought-provoking story poised to make a difference for many.”- Kirkus, starred review ★ “In this rich, multilayered journey, the award-winning creators of Last Stop on Market Street celebrate a city’s kaleidoscope of scenes, offer a glimpse at a child’s experience with parental incarceration, and convey that child’s keen observations about his circumstances and surroundings. “- Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Brilliant.” - The New York Times Book Review Ends with a heartfelt punch.” - The TODAY Show An absolutely wonderful book for kids.” - Good Morning America

2022 NCTE/CLA Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award.

Finalist for the 2022 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal.

A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year.

A Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of the Year.

2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books List.

A Shelf Awareness Best Children’s Book of the Year.

A Common Sense Media Best Book of the Year.

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year.

A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year.

2022 Bank Street Josette Frank Award Winner.

But when the boy in the suit gets off on the same stop as Milo–walking the same path, going to the exact same place–Milo realizes that you can’t really know anyone just by looking at them. And then there’s the boy in the suit with the bright white sneakers Milo imagines him arriving home to a castle with a drawbridge and a butler. There’s the wedding-dressed woman with a little dog peeking out of her handbag Milo imagines her in a grand cathedral ceremony. There’s the whiskered man with the crossword puzzle Milo imagines him playing solitaire in a cluttered apartment full of pets. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. Milo is on a long subway ride with h is older sister.

Milo imagines the world by matt de la peña