have a look reminiscent of Inuit art they appear simplified and smoothed by many hands. ' - Booklist, starred review Praise for Rules of Summer : * 'As always, the swirl of emotion that Tan's artwork kicks up lingers long after the book is closed.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review * ' Sumptuous and sincere - this title is a winner.' - School Library Journal, starred review Praise for The Singing Bones : ' starkly lit sculptures. A powerful springboard for the imagination.

The book is gorgeously designed, the stories are evocative and mysterious, and every page of Tan's paintings - I can't bring myself to call them mere illustrations - commands long moments of study.' - Cleveland Plain Dealer Praise for The Bird King: An Artist's Notebook : * 'The sharing of unfinished work is a generous gesture, and the collection is a treasure trove for any young artist who wants to know more about how ideas are captured on paper.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review * 'Unmistakable are his flawless craftsmanship, his organically industrial yet timeless aesthetic, and his lyrically haunting style and tone. ' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'Tan's work overflows with human warmth and childlike wonder.' - New York Times Praise for Lost & Found: Three by Shaun Tan : * 'These stories representing the visionary work of a master storyteller, illustrator, and designer who cares deeply about his message deserve a place in almost every collection.' - Booklist, starred review ' Shaun Tan rocks my retinas.

' - Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for Tales from Outer Suburbia : A New York Times Best Illustrated Book * 'The thoughtful and engaged reader will take from these stories an experience as deep and profound as with anything he has ever read.' - Booklist, starred review * 'Graphic-novel and text enthusiasts alike will be drawn to this breathtaking combination of words and images. Praise for The Arrival : A New York Times Best Illustrated Book * 'Filled with both subtlety and grandeur, the book is a unique work that not only fulfills but also expands the potential of its form.' - Booklist, starred review * 'An unashamed paean to the immigrant's spirit, tenacity and guts, perfectly crafted for maximum effect.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review * 'Few will remain unaffected by this timeless stunner.

Cicada by Shaun Tan