Blizzard by John Rocco
Based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the Blizzard of 1978, this companion to BLACKOUT is the story of how one intrepid boy embarks on an expedition and becomes the hero of his neighborhood.Blizzard is based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the now infamous Blizzard of 1978, which brought fifty-three inches of snow to his town in Rhode Island. Told with a brief text and dynamic illustrations, the bookopens with a boy's excitement upon seeing the first snowflake fall outside his classroom window. It ends with the neighborhood's immense relief upon seeing the first snowplow break through on their street. In between the boy watches his familiar landscape transform into something alien, and readers watch him transform into a hero who puts the needs of others first. John uses an increasing amount of white space in his playful images, which include a gatefold spread of the boy's expedition to the store. This book about the wonder of a winter storm is as delicious as a mug of hot cocoa by the fire on a snowy day.
Praise for Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom
"With a light, humorous touch, Rocco reveals that sometimes the Kryptonite is all in your head."
---Publishers Weekly
"Bold, colorful pen-and-ink illustrations burst with power from each spread in comic-book style. This story will make a feel-good impression on budding comic book/superhero fans."
---School Library Journal
Praise for Blackout
"The plot line, conveyed with just a few sentences, is simple enough, but the dramatic illustrations illuminate the story...Not all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one."
---Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"The colorful pictures work beautifully with the book's design. Rocco uses comic-strip panels and a brief text to convey the atmosphere of a lively and almost magical urban landscape. Great bedtime reading for a soft summer night."
---School Library Journal (starred review)
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Praise for Fu Finds the Way
"Rocco's story flows smoothly and his illustrations are rich and appealing..."
---Kirkus Reviews
"With a light, humorous touch, Rocco reveals that sometimes the Kryptonite is all in your head."
---Publishers Weekly
"Bold, colorful pen-and-ink illustrations burst with power from each spread in comic-book style. This story will make a feel-good impression on budding comic book/superhero fans."
---School Library Journal
Praise for Blackout
"The plot line, conveyed with just a few sentences, is simple enough, but the dramatic illustrations illuminate the story...Not all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one."
---Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"The colorful pictures work beautifully with the book's design. Rocco uses comic-strip panels and a brief text to convey the atmosphere of a lively and almost magical urban landscape. Great bedtime reading for a soft summer night."
---School Library Journal (starred review)
2012 Caldecott Honor Book
New York Times Notable Book
Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year
Publisher's Weekly Best Book of the Year
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
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Praise for Fu Finds the Way
"Rocco's story flows smoothly and his illustrations are rich and appealing..."
---Kirkus Reviews
John Rocco is the author and artist of many critically praised children's books, including! Rocco also did the covers for Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Kane Chronicles, The Heroes of Olympus, and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series, as well as Whoopi Goldberg's Alice. Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes were both #1 New York Times Bestsellers, and he was the illustrator for both. Rocco's debut nonfiction book, How We Came To The Moon, was recently named to the National Book Award longlist.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781423178651 |
| ISBN 10 | 1423178653 |
| Title | Blizzard |
| Author | John Rocco |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Disney Publishing Worldwide |
| Year published | 2014-10-30 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Commended for Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook) 2016, Commended for Cybils (Fiction Picture Book) 2015, Commended for Irma S. & James H. Black Award 2015, Short-listed for Red Clover Award 2016, Short-listed for Ladybug Picture Book Award 2015, Short-listed for Star of the North Picture Book Award 2015 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |