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Drawn Together-The New Book

*Disney Hyperion sent me a copy to check out and is partnering with me for a giveaway for the Drawn Together.*

When my grandmother was younger, she used to speak Polish to me a lot. I have vivid memories of her trying to teach me the language but ultimately being confused. At the end of her life, she really only spoke Polish but it really brought me back to the time when I was young sitting with her, trying to learn the language. That is why I am grateful that author Minh Lê and Caldecott-winning illustrator Dan Santat have debuted their first book: Drawn Together.Drawn Together Book is great!

About Drawn Together:

Author Minh Lê and Caldecott-winning illustrator Dan Santat join forces in a heartwarming story of a grandfather and his grandson as they learn to overcome their language barrier through a shared love of art and storytelling.

When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare, direct text by Minh Lê and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picture book about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come.

About the Author

Minh Lê is a writer but, like his grandfather, is a man of few words. He is a national early childhood policy expert, author of Let Me Finish! (illustrated by Isabel Roxas), and has written for the New York Times, the Horn Book, and the Huffington Post. A first-generation Vietnamese-American, he went to Dartmouth College and has a master’s in education from Harvard University. Outside of spending time with his beautiful wife and sons in their home near Washington, DC, Minh’s favorite place to be is in the middle of a good book. Visit Minh online at minhlebooks.com or on Twitter @bottomshelfbks.Drawn Together Book is great!

Minh Lê’s debut, Let Me Finish!, received critical acclaim, and this new picture book once again demonstrates his sensitivity to readers and mastery of the form.Drawn Together Book is great!

About the Illustrator

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Award-winning The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend, as well as The Cookie Fiasco, After the Fall, and others. He is also the creator of Disney’s animated hit, The Replacements. Dan lives in Southern California with his wife, two kids, and a menagerie of pets. Visit him at dantat.com.Drawn Together Book is great!

Dan Santat’s illustrations are robust, vibrant, and packed with emotion, a perfect match for Minh Lê’s poignant, and ultimately cheerful, story. Learn about the Drawn Together art process from Dan Santat himself!

This delightful & imaginative book will bring readers’ imaginations to life as the characters create their own epic stories on the page. It really brings back the good ole’ days with my grandma. Boy do I miss her!! Be sure to check out the Drawn Together today to make those special memories.Drawn Together Book is great!

 

Comments

  4. Vickie L Couturier says

    my husband told me that his fathers parents were french and didnt speak english,alhough they had moved to american from canada,,the dad had to translate,,i cant imagine not being about to talk to my grandkids

  8. Dawn Monroe says

    I like that the illustrations are bright and 40 pages is perfect for an older child.

  9. Bethany M says

    I like the author’s video about using a media different than what he normally works with. Interesting! I like the title too!

  10. Julie Bickham says

    I love the bond between the grandfather and the boy even though there is a language barrier.

  14. Misty says

    I love how the Grandfather & his Grandson find a common interest & are able to use that to communicate to each other even with a language barrier.

  15. Natalie says

    I love that the art was inspired by his Thai heritage! i love that he uses many different mediums including colored pencils and watercolor, etc.

  16. Sarah Hayes says

    i love that this is about a child and his grandfather. that is a really special connection

  18. Shannon says

    I like that there is a language barrier because I think it will teach patience.

  21. Casey Garvey says

    I love the thought this book is showing! Theres always some way to bond with others!

  24. Sherri J says

    The bond between the boy and his grandfather seems sweet. I like that it can show a respect that is beneficial in these times.

  25. Jessica m says

    I love the illustrations, so pretty! I love the story too, even if we cant understand someones language we can understand them through art and drawings.

  30. Dan Dykstra says

    I really would love to read this to my new grand child. I like that a child finds a bond with someone from the older generation.

  32. Janet W. says

    My favorite part is at the 1:00 minute mark where all the color comes together! Fascinating to watch!

  34. Cynthia C says

    I like that it’s about the relationship between a boy and his grandfather.

  37. Betsy Barnes says

    I like how the characters are drawn in a different style, as two merge, it creates a new style.

  42. Angelica says

    My favorite part is the concept. Family coming together through art despite language barriers is a very sweet sounding story.

  46. barbg says

    I like the background colors with all of the pink and other colors of I guess balloons.

  49. Daniel M says

    But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words.

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  56. Susan Smith says

    I love the bond he and his Grandfather they shared through drawing together

  58. elishia bakle says

    I like that it tells a story of grandparent/grandchild relationship. I look for these books for my children to solidify their relationship with their grandparents. I like how the styles blended together.

  59. kjasus says

    i liked the different writing/art tools they showed to use to illustrate the book

  64. Cheryl Chervitz says

    Sometimes its hard for grandparents and grandchildren to find a bond, this book shows how it can be done.

  69. Anita Duvall says

    I love the illustrations the most in the book. Also just a great story line.

  71. Melissa Hallam says

    I like that it’s about reaching across barriers and bringing people together. Thanks for the opportunity!

  83. Terri Quick says

    As they sit down to draw together, something magical happens—with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. I think that that is awesome!

  84. Nancy says

    My favorite part of this boos is that the pair shared a love of art and storytelling.

  85. Terri S. says

    I liked how the book’s illustrator, Dan Santat, described how he incorporated some of his own Thai culture into drawing the boy and his grandfather’s use of drawings to communicate.

  88. Wehaf says

    This book is visually stunning! Based on the description I thought it was for middle-schoolers, but the website says it is for kids 3 – 5.

  89. John Smith says

    “What is your favorite part?” The fun combination of asian art and graphic-novel art. It’s very cool!

  90. Laura H says

    I learned that the story describes how a boy and his grandfather overcome a lack of understanding when they discover a shared love of art and storytelling. I love the great message and gorgeous illustrations.

  96. Starla says

    Goodness! I sure do miss my Nana too! I love that although the barriers, the bond that is formed is amazing. I can’t wait to check this one out!

  101. Wendy Clark says

    This sounds like such a sweet book. And very unique for a children’s book, but a needed one.

  103. Amanda B. says

    I love how the two styles intermingle through collaboration to make something different and beautiful.

  105. clynsg says

    I especially liked the way it was shown that there is more than one way to form a bond between people. The illustrations really emphasize that.

  106. Kathy bergman says

    I love how they bond over art and storytelling. I truly art itself can tell such a story. And often children use coloring to speak to adults. We just have to listen.

  107. Stephanie Reed says

    Great idea to use drawing to communicate. I have been using photos on my phone to help my mom remember the person coming to assist her because she has memory problems. A picture truly is worth 1000 words.

  109. Rebecca W says

    This looks like a cute book that kids would enjoy reading. I think my girls would like all of the pictures in it.

  113. Amity J says

    I love the story line and the incorporation of art and personal expression that is so lacking these days.

  115. Maranda Hymes says

    That art style is so fresh and is easily my favorite part. I love how slight changes in style have such an impact on art, comics, animations, etc

  118. elizabeth miller says

    My favorite is the story and that it teaches to find a common ground no matter what the barrier is.

  119. Julie Cutshaw says

    As a grandparent myself whom loves to draw and free hand paint, I can relate to this wonderfully creative storybook because. My grandson has always loved to draw with me and hear stories. I can think of life changing. Scenarios that this combo creation for communication between. Two age differences would be so useful and result in greats results to bring them together. Such as a stroke, so they can communicate. My favorite part is the art work and how the two brought the story to life.

  123. michelle h says

    I like how he took the personality of the grandfather and boys and meshed them.

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  129. J Brodman says

    I love all of the art and the fact that you used a variety of mediums for it.

  134. Nicky Marie says

    I LOVE how they are able to forma. Bond through drawing..it’s amazing.. and it’s an amazing way of expression! What a beautiful story!

  135. Daniel Scott says

    Art is amazing it doesn’t need words to speak to one’s heart and form bonds.

  136. Kayla klontz says

    I love how they communicate thru drawing because of the language barrier.

  137. Angela H. says

    I like the pictures and the relationship that these family members have in this book.

  139. Kerry P says

    My favorite part is how it teaches that drawing could be used as a bonding in silence method.
    Many people, especially kids don’t realize that drawing is healthy for the peacefulness of your mind.

  141. susan smoaks says

    I like the bond between the grandfather and the grandson. this book looks beautiful.

  142. kathy pease says

    I love that it shows through art you can have communication even if there is a language barrier

  145. Robin says

    I like the bond between the boy and his grandfather even though there is a language barrier.

  150. Connie Gruning says

    I love that they bridge the verbal gap with art. This book looks so sweet!! Thank you for the chance.

  151. Donna porter says

    This books shows love. I like how the young boy and his grandfather form a bond.

  156. joseph clark says

    I like they way the communicate through their shared love of art and storytelling

  159. Lisa V. says

    I am a big fan of art from various backgrounds. I live in quite the diverse area and I can see how art can be a way to form a bond.

  161. Betty Curran says

    I like that they find a way to communicate even though they speak different languages. And the drawings are beautiful.

  162. Trisha McKee says

    I love looking at the illustrations. My daughter is an artist and i’m fascinated by it all. This looks like such a great book- with a fantastic message.

  163. amber says

    love the beautiful illustrations, and that it’s about a granddad and grandson bond

  164. sam says

    This would be perfect for my 3 year old. He is very creative. I love that this shows a bond between a son and a grandfather. You dont find those very often.

  165. Sand says

    Sounds like a great book! I like how it’s an AAPI book written by an AAPI author. Being AAPI myself, I feel that representation matter and look for books that my littles would like!

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