Embark on an imaginative journey with a boy and his paper boat in this captivating wordless picture book by Daniel Miyares. Follow along as the little boy's rainy-day adventure takes an unexpected turn, leading to a new and exciting exploration. Discover the depth and texture of this seemingly simple story that transcends words.
4.7Editorial Reviews Review "Lovely and life-affirming" ―Kirkus Reviews
"A visual pleasure" ―School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)
"Absolutely stunning" ―Ingram’s News & Reviews for the Youth Librarian
"A visual tale of a small moment made spectacular in the eyes of a child" ―Horn Book (STARRED REVIEW)
Skilled draftsmanship and smart pacing distinguish Miyares’s visual storytelling. It’s a moment of childhood captured in multiple dimensions" ―Publishers Weekly
“This will likely become a repeat favorite, particularly for little ones still learning to read on their own” ―Booklist
“A stunning wordless tale. Float is a standout" ―USA Today
[A] perfect wordless book, perfectly paced to the end when the weather clears and a neat plot twist soars" ―The Boston Globe
Ingenuity, exhilaration, loss, consolation and return to happiness—Daniel Miyares packs all the turbulence of childhood play into ‘Float’”―The Wall Street Journal
[E]very square inch of this book is a treat" ―Huffington Post
About the Author Daniel Miyares has illustrated books such as Bambino and Mr. Twain and Waking Up is Hard to Do. Pardon Me! was his first adventure as an author/illustrator, followed by Float. He earned a BFA in illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2002 and has since worked for Hallmark Cards Inc. Daniel currently lives near Kansas City with his lovely wife and their two small children
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