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We became jaguars / written by Dave Eggers ; illustrated by Woodrow White.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2021Copyright date: ©2021Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 26 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781452183930
  • 1452183937
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: When Grandma comes to visit, and his parents leave them alone, the boy's grandmother encourages him to imitate a jaguar, until completely transformed they venture out into the night, exploring the world from a new perspective, and with a new freedom--until it is difficult to distinguish imagination from reality.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Picturebook EGGERS DAVE Available 33111010586929
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Picturebook EGGERS DAVE Available 33111010531990
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Revel in the breathtaking fantasticality of We Became Jaguars --a picture book from bestselling author Dave Eggers.

When Grandma comes to visit and a young boy's parents leave, the rules of the house--and the world--change: grandson and grandmother transform into jaguars! Readers follow their journey into the undiscovered world of nature, experience true freedom, and lose themselves in an exhilarating adventure. After a day of playing, running, and climbing through sumptuous landscapes, the ending will leave you wondering what's real and what's imagined.

* A captivating, unusual story about a child and his grandmother
* Full of lush illustrations of the natural world
* Celebrates the power of love and storytelling

Breathtaking and bold, We Became Jaguars is sure to give readers beautiful dreams.

* Children's books for kids age 5-8
* Perfect for fans of Dave Eggers
* Great for environmentally conscious families

Ages 3-5. Chronicle Books.

Grades K-1. Chronicle Books.

When Grandma comes to visit, and his parents leave them alone, the boy's grandmother encourages him to imitate a jaguar, until completely transformed they venture out into the night, exploring the world from a new perspective, and with a new freedom--until it is difficult to distinguish imagination from reality.

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