Publisher Description

Recess. A swing set. An argument. A resolution! Michael Hall's transformative Swing is a celebration of friendship, joy, and kindness. Readers of all ages will look forward to seeing how four unlikely friends navigate their differences. A surprising and standout picture book from the acclaimed and bestselling creator of Red: A Crayon's Story and Perfect Square. It's recess! Four letters (O, V, E, and L) race to the playground to claim the swings. In several pages of recess banter and bullying, one letter is told it's too round, one is from the wrong end of the alphabet, and one is a vowel and therefore not welcome.What does it take to save the day Kindness . . . and a heavenly and joyful swing. And what do the letters—friends now because of their shared experience—spell when they finally come back to Earth LOVE. A story about sharing, acceptance, and kindness, this transcendent and colorful picture book will keep readers guessing while also introducing the letters of the alphabet. Swing is for anyone who loves to hop on a swing and fly to the sky.

Author Biography

Michael Hall is an award-winning designer whose work has been widely recognised for its simple and engaging approach. He studied biochemistry and psychology at the University of Michigan and worked in biomedical research for several years before becoming a designer. He is the creator of the New York Times-bestselling My Heart Is Like a Zoo and the acclaimed Perfect Square, Cat Tale, and It's an Orange Aardvark! He is also the creative director of the Hall Kelley design firm. He lives with his family in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Review

"Effective and charming . . . Another positive title for the anti-bullying shelf." — Kirkus Reviews"A simple and intuitive story of acceptance and love. . . . [A] crowd-pleaser for schools, families, and libraries alike." — Booklist"The text's repetition and simple vocabulary are . . . helpful in highlighting . . . abstract concepts such as kindness and acceptance of others. . . . An impressive range of expression and emotion." — Horn Book Magazine

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"The text's repetition and simple vocabulary are . . . helpful in highlighting . . . abstract concepts such as kindness and acceptance of others. . . . An impressive range of expression and emotion."

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