An ALA Notable Book
A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids
A Bookpage Best Book
âThis fine book provides not only exposure to artâĻbut also an example of a boyâa boy of color, a boy in Americaâwith a passion for fine art.â âThe New York Times
âThe prosaic world of the city boy we meetâĻis transformed into a realm of wonder not by a quirk of quantum physics but by exposure to fine art.â âThe Wall Street Journal
âA joyful, wordless exploration of artistic discovery.â âShelf Awareness (starred review)
âColonâs latest again challenges readers to discover inspiration through ingenious meansâĻbeautifully euphoric.â âKirkus Reviews (starred review)
âCaptures the drama of a personal artistic experience and the lasting impact it can haveâĻcompellingâĻan irresistible invitation to creativity.â âSchool Library Journal (starred review)
âA delightful wordless tribute to the arts with a magical touch.â âBooklist (starred review)
âColÃŗnâs vibrant scenes make it clear that visiting works of art can breathe magic into the everyday and inspire further creativity afterward.â âPublishers Weekly (starred review)
Six starred reviews for New York Times bestselling artist RaÃēl ColÃŗnâs wordless picture book about a visit to the museum and the power of art and imagination, which âhums with and jubilationâ (The Horn Book, starred review).
After passing a city museum many times, a boy finally decides to go in. He passes wall after wall of artwork until he sees a painting that makes him stop and ponder. Before long the painting comes to life and an afternoon of adventure and discovery unfolds, changing how he sees the world ever after.