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Summary: An incredibly rich story that demands repeated readings!
Review: This is a wildly inventive and complex story, well served by Wiesner's artistic skill and coherence. From the textured, "cloudy" endpapers, through the carefully framed drawings celebrating the design of the Empire State Building, to the glorious burst of unframed beauty in the clouds, every detail carries part of this exciting adventure. (It is my own belief, by the way, that the clouds, having seen the boy's drawings on the bus window, come get him , in particular, to draw new designs for them. His visit to Sector 7 is no accident!) The repeated and varied use of frames, the intense architectural sensibility, and the freshness of the boy's bright red cap, scarf and gloves pull the reader into the story at a dizzying pace that feels like flying. Feel free to share it with children if you're in a generous frame of mind -- but keep it for yourself!
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Summary: If you've ever seen a shape in the clouds, read this book!
Review: This is yet another great book by author/illustrator David Wiesner. This is a story about a boy who goes on a field trip to the Empire State Building. As a result of complete cloud cover the boy makes friends with a unique character, a cloud. The cloud takes the boy to "Sector 7" where all clouds are made by boring, uninspired beings. The boys spices things up by creating factastic shapes for the clouds. The boy is kicked out of Sector 7 by those beings who do not appreciate his artistic ability. After the boy is gone the clouds revolt and what follows is a delight for the eyes! This almost wordless picture book stretches the imagination and keeps you guessing page after page about what you will see next.
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Summary: Treat Yourself
Review: This story, told without words, is one of the most engrossing books I have *read* in a long time. It's a beautiful book and a wonderful story. A great addition to anyone's library - regardless of age.
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Summary: A superbly crafted wordless picture book.
Review: This wordless picture book revolves around a boy's unusual school trip and his drawing record of his experiences. As in Wiesner's other stories, fantasy carries the day to extraordinary heights as the boy has some unusual inner city experiences.
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Summary: Sector 7 is funny & fanciful!
Review: We've all drawn on fogged-up windows - did we draw octupii or tropical fish?When we went to the top of the Empire State Building did we hurry into the Observatory only to find it swathed in fog - zero visibility? Did we meet a cheerfully, impish cloud who introduced us to his friends? Then, when the strengthening sun burnt off the fog, did we jump on that friendly cloud which floated us off to Sector 7, where clouds are made? My eyes & mind always enjoy a David Wiesner book & this one will make a great gift. END
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Summary: Magical
Review: When David Wiesner's imagination is fleshed out on paper, the results are to be celebrated. In a era when Pokemon and unimaginative and violent television cartoons have become national obsessions for our children, it is a joy to see works such as this published for all to consume. His zest for storytelling and feel for what it is to be a kid are so vibrantly evident in Sector 7. Only someone as talented as Wiesner would have dared to take on the challenge of visualizing clouds and fog in such dramatic fashion. My son was enraptured with the story as he was with Tuesday, Wiesner's earlier book about flying frogs. I would encourage everyone to read this book and others like it to their children and drag them away from their television sets. We owe it to our children to stir up their imaginations. Three cheers to David Wiesner and Sector 7 for providing the spoon!
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