Cicada

by Shaun Tan

Book Overview

From the visionary Shaun Tan, an inspirational story for older picture book readers and beyond

Cicada tells the story of a hardworking little cicada who is completely unappreciated for what he does. But in the end, just when you think he's given up, he makes a transformation into something ineffably beautiful. A metaphor for growing up? A bit of inspiration for the unappreciated striver in all of us? Yes, yes, and more.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1338298399
• ISBN13: 9781338298390
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7