June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner

June 29, 1999 by David Wiesner

A visual exploration of the improbable

June 29, 1999, which happens to be a Tuesday, is a day no one will forget, especially the residents of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, and in particular Holly Evans. On that day, Holly, her town, and the country learn the results of her science project, sending seedlings aloft into the ionosphere: An invasion of giant vegetables. Broccoli falls from the sky, bracing itself in her back yard; turnips hit the trail in the Rocky Mountains; and lima beans land in Levittown. Holly never imagined the results would be so unprecedented in scale or so fantastical in scope. Wiesner’s wit and superbly detailed illustrations make it all seem somehow plausible. 

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Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 32
• Book Size: 10-1/2" x 9"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 4 and up
• ISBN 10: 0395727677
• ISBN 13: 9780395727676

Book Condition:

• This book is brand new and is in perfect condition. 

"The photorealistic quality of the figures and background vistas only underscores the absurdity of the gigantic airborne produce and accentuates the deadpan humor." - School Library Journal, starred review

"Wiesner once again presents an offbeat premise and unconventional artwork to tempt youngsters into his deliciously skewed landscapes. . . . Wiesner’s dry humor, irony and artistic wizardry have been masterfully marshalled into a visual and literary feast. . . . Spectacular to look at, great fun to read—it is, in sum, executed with consummate skill." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Reality and fantasy humorously collide in Wiesner’s newest picture book. . . . What child can resist so bizarre a notion as waking up to find broccoli in the back yard and space aliens in the sky, especially when the images are delivered with such glee and in such glorious ‘photographic’ detail?" - ALA Booklist, boxed review

Awards:

• ALA Notable Children’s Book
• Horn Book Fanfare, Outstanding Books of the Year
• New York Public Library, 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
• New York Times, Notable Books of the Year
• Parents Choice Book Award for Illustration
• Publishers Weekly, 50 Best Picture Books
• Reading Rainbow Selection
• School Library Journal, Best Books of the Year

Why We Love It

Another wonderful wordless book to inspire the imagination! Make sure to check out our article "Wordless Picture Books - And The Book That Got Us Hooked on David Wiesner" for ideas on how you can use these books with your kids.