In print for the first time in over two decades, Hey Willy, See the Pyramids is a Kalman classic--full of wit, imagination, and colorful drawings. Perfect bedtime reading for children ages 5-8.
Maira Kalman is an illustrator, author, and designer. Ms. Kalman's twelve children's books include Max Makes a Million, Stay Up Late, Swami on Rye, and What Pete Ate. She has created many covers for The New Yorker, designed fabric for Isaac Mizrahi, accessories for Kate Spade, sets for the Mark Morris Dance Company, and, with her late husband Tibor Kalman under the M&Co. label, clocks, umbrellas, and other accessories for the Museum of Modern Art. Ms. Kalman's work is shown at the Julie Saul Gallery in Manhattan.
"This book has genuine warmth. A party for endearing oddballs takes
place in the sunshine. Attending are many relatives, many twins,
many animals, and so many sweet mutants you may feel off balance
but you won’t feel bored." —Parents’ Choice Gold Award, from
the Parents’ Choice Foundation
"This one is far, far out, but has a heart of gold.... The
illustrations are child-like, imaginative, and surreal; their
swell, bright colors contrast with the white text on black pages
where the kids talk and finally ‘both sink in / and see flying
chairs / and green hats / and pink things / and sink some and /
slowly sink / into sleep.’ Outlandish, but born of genuine
creativity and understanding. Try it." —Kirkus Reviews
"Kalman’s unique illustrations are drawn from the far reaches of
the imagination. The bizarre and the commonplace are mixed
brilliantly, theatrically punctuated by black pages with the
dialogue of the sleepy siblings shown in white type. Although this
will not suit everyone, the stream-of-consciousness style is one
that many will embrace uncritically, assisted by the colorful
images and humorous figures that are scattered
throughout." —Publishers Weekly
"A young boy pleads with his older sister for some bedtime stories,
and Lulu obliges with some brief, highly imaginative tales that are
matched to perfection with Kalman’s friendly illustrations,
electric and eccentric. Childlike but with a cutting, surreal edge,
these pictures are wildly funny. This is a free-spirited book that
will engage children on many levels." —School Library
Journal
"Maira Kalman’s marvelously inventive gifts really shine in the
picture-book format. I’ve long felt that her artwork, with its
playful use of color and perspective, provides kids with a
fantastic organic introduction to the manifold varieties of art.
When my son Max was little, we spent many happy hours together
enjoying Stay Up Late; Hey Willy, See the
Pyramids; Chicken Soup, Boots; What Pete Ate; and
more." —Lisa Pliscou, author of Dude
"Overall, Hey Willy, See the Pyramids is a truly
wonderful and creative book about dreams and stories that children
will love for years! I would recommend this book to children ages
five and up."
—Rabbit Ears (blog)
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