John's Turn - Barnett, Mac
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"The unexpected beauty of a school performance. . . Portrays a child who shares their effort with brave vulnerability." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) A sensitive story about a boy grappling with stage fright and insecurity." The Horn Book (Starred Review) "Perfectly paced. John faces down his fear to share his gift with determination, beauty and a style that is all his own. A true gift, indeed." BookPage (Starred Review) "A respectful, wonderfully childlike introduction to ballet." Booklist "Any child who has a talent to share or struggles with performance anxiety will find a role model…mehr

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"The unexpected beauty of a school performance. . . Portrays a child who shares their effort with brave vulnerability." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) A sensitive story about a boy grappling with stage fright and insecurity." The Horn Book (Starred Review) "Perfectly paced. John faces down his fear to share his gift with determination, beauty and a style that is all his own. A true gift, indeed." BookPage (Starred Review) "A respectful, wonderfully childlike introduction to ballet." Booklist "Any child who has a talent to share or struggles with performance anxiety will find a role model in John. . . . A lovely, empowering book about having the courage to express one's individuality." Kirkus Reviews "A charming affirmation of believing in oneself and of recognizing the heartfelt talents of others." School Library Journal It's John's big day at school today - a performance for Sharing Gifts time. His bag is carefully packed and prepared, his classmates are ready, and the curtain is waiting to open. John is nervous, looking out at all the other children staring back at him. But he takes a big breath and begins. Mac Barnett's compassionate text and Kate Berube's expressive art tell the story of a child who finds the courage to show others his talent for dancing.
Autorenporträt
Mac Barnett is a New York Times bestselling author of over 60 children's books, including Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, Extra Yarn, How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney? and the Shapes series, all illustrated by Jon Klassen; Just Because illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault; A Polar Bear in the Snow illustrated by Shawn Harris; John's Turn illustrated by Kate Berube, as well as the Mac B., Kid Spy series and The First Cat in Space graphic novels. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Mac's books have won many prizes, including two Caldecott Honors, three New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Awards, three E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, and several international prizes. He is the co-creator, with Jon Klassen, of Shape Island, a stop-motion animated series on Apple TV+, based on their best-selling Shapes series of picture books. Mac lives in Oakland, California. His website is macbarnett.com and his Instagram handle is @macbarnett.