Ping -- Ani Castillo

<b>With the visual ingenuity of <i>Press Here</i> and the emotional resonance of <i>What Do You Do with a Problem?</i>, this wise and timely book about the fragile art of personal connection will strike a chord with children and adults alike.</b> <p/>In the era of social media, communication feels both more anxiety-producing, and more inescapable, than ever before. This clever, comforting picture book debut explores the challenges and joys of self-expression and social connection. <p/>Using an imaginative visual metaphor to bring to life how we send out (<i>ping </i>) and receive (<i>pong </i>) communications, Ani Castillo's words and pictures will empower and inspire anyone who has experienced the fear of sharing themselves with the world. <p/>With an artful, accessible package, an eloquent message, and a lot of heart, here is a new classic to bring courage and comfort to humans of all ages.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Ani Castillo<br><b>Publisher:</b> Little, Brown Books for Young Readers<br><b>Published:</b> 09/03/2019<br><b>Pages:</b> 48<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.90lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.40h x 9.20w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780316424646<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Kirkus Reviews</i> 06/01/2019<br><i>School Library Journal</i> 09/01/2019 pg. 93<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Ani Castillo is a cartoonist, illustrator, and teacher who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico and now lives in Canada. She is on Instagram