Up High
Matt Hunt
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
Bookshop.org has the highest-rated customer service of any bookstore in the world
Description
A walk down busy city streets can feel scary when you're small, but the world doesn't seem so frightening when you're perched up high on Dad's shoulders!
Going up high on Dad's shoulders is the best way to feel BIG in cities that make you feel small. This tender, funny celebration of the bond between father and child will resonate with children and adults alike.
Join one child and their father for a stroll through their neighborhood as they spot lots of wonderful things-big and small-along the way.
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
Named a Notable Book by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Product Details
| Publisher | Nosy Crow |
| Publish Date | May 07, 2024 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9798887771090 |
| Dimensions | 11.9 X 8.1 X 0.5 inches | 1.1 pounds |
About the Author
Matt Hunt was born in Redditch in Worcestershire, England, in 1988. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and from these roots, developed a love for children's illustration. Matt works in mixed media, utilizing paint, pens, crayons, and digital methods. He's influenced by old movies, classic illustration, cartoons, and books. He lives with his wife Hayley and two cats.
Reviews
"Hunt's brightly colored illustrations, full of expressive lines and textures, reflect the child's positive experience. Equally affirming is the love and care on display between father and child--even when interests temporarily diverge." --Cynthia K. Ritter, The Horn Book Magazine
A father's time and attention (and shoulders) give his child a boost in both stature and morale in this gentle story for readers ages 2-5.--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal
Size becomes delightfully relative when a father and child head out for their weekly city walk in this perspective-expanding picture book.--Publishers Weekly
A father's time and attention (and shoulders) give his child a boost in both stature and morale in this gentle story for readers ages 2-5.--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal
Size becomes delightfully relative when a father and child head out for their weekly city walk in this perspective-expanding picture book.--Publishers Weekly
Earn by promoting books
Earn money by sharing your favorite books through our Affiliate program.
Become an affiliate
