Fireworks - by Matthew Burgess (Hardcover)

About the Book

"POP! As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night--the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere. POP! POP!"--

Book Synopsis

*SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS * A NEW YORK TIMES/NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR * THE SOCIETY OF IULLUSTRATORS GOLD MEDAL WINNER * KIRKUS' BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR * BOOKLIST'S EDITOR'S CHOICE PICKS OF THE YEAR * SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR * A HORN BOOK FANFARE PICK * THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE YEAR * NPR'S BEST OF THE YEAR ROUNDUP*

Fireworks is a sparkling picture book from the award-winning team of Matthew Burgess and Cátia Chien, highlighting the simple delights of a steamy July day in the city as two siblings eagerly anticipate a spectacular fireworks display.

POP!

As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night--the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere.

Review Quotes

★ "In this joyous seasonal idyll, the creators capture with onomatopoeic eloquence the day's sensations, with plenty of time to savor sounds, sights, and 'summer on our skin.'" - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
★ "This is an immersive tribute to the unique pleasures of an urban Fourth of July and a radiant celebration of all things summer." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
★ "It's a joyful celebration of simply being alive and experiencing the world in the guileless way children do. Electric, affectionate, and enchanting." - Booklist (starred review)
★ "Brimming with rich sensory details, Burgess' poetic verses combine with Chien's marvelous mixed-media artwork to celebrate the exuberant, magical moments of summertime." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review)
★ "An immersive celebration of summer and siblinghood." - Horn Book (starred review)
★ "Imaginative and radiant. This joyful title will capture young readers and win the hearts of all ages." - School Library Journal (starred review)
"This is without a doubt my favorite firework-related summertime picture book ever. Beautiful, weirdly touching, and utterly original." - Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog)
"A wonderful book to read aloud." - BookPage