![]() ![]() ![]() This is Shaun Tan's first author-illustrator book in five years, and his most important and moving fable since The Arrival. A story for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, overlooked or overworked but dreams of magic, from Australia's most acclaimed picture book creator, and first BAME winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal. But one day, something truly extraordinary happens. Tok Tok Tok! Cicada works in an office, dutifully working day after day for unappreciative bosses and being bullied by his co-workers. Cicada works day and night, in very poor conditions, barely surviving, and with the knowledge that others are aware of its neglect but decide to ignore it. I selected this book because it addresses concepts such as inequality and also feeling invisible before a powerful other. Synopsis - A stunning picture book for anyone who has ever felt unappreciated, from Shaun Tan, Academy Award winner and winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal 2020. Thus, we read the book Cicada by Shaun Tan, together. First edition, first printing - signed by the author/illustrator by way of custom-designed bookplate affixed to the title page. ![]()
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