The Five Forms - by Barbara McClintock (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A little girl conjures increasingly destructive animals using ancient Chinese martial arts poses known as the Five Forms in this new picture book by award-winning author/illustrator McClintock. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Award-winning author-illustrator Barbara McClintock's meticulous research and vibrant watercolor illustrations breathe life into this frenzied, fictionalized exploration of China's ancient Five Forms.</b> <p/>When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! She decides to attempt them herself . . . but is shocked to find that doing so conjures real animals right into her home! The chaos escalates as she releases a leopard, a snake, and a dragon, each creature larger and more destructive than the last. It is only once she manages the fifth and final form that things return to normal. But will she be able to clean up the mess she's created before her mother returns home? <p/><b>A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Kids</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"There is something irresistible about McClintock's painterly illustrations . . . A young reader will naturally find joy in the utter destruction the forms of the title release, as well as in how sensibly the story's heroine deals with the mess." --<i>New York Times</i> <p/>"Parents who read this book to small children should brace themselves for a lot of exuberant kicking and whacking afterward." --<i>The Wall Street Journal</i>, "Best New Children's Books" <p/>"Young martial arts students will recognize the need for masters to harness the power of the mind; that this practitioner wears a pink hoodie makes such power seem in the reach of any kid." --<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, <b> starred review</b> <p/><b>"</b>Humorous ink, gouache, and watercolor paintings are expressive and bright, with the books and dolls in the girls room flinging around gleefully . . This joyful story will tickle young readers." --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/><i>"</i>McClintock's art, bold brush strokes that mimic Chinese calligraphy, perfectly captures the vibrant energy of the story." --<i>Kirkus</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Barbara McClintock</b> has written and/or illustrated many acclaimed books for young readers, among them <i>Adèle & Simon</i>, an ALA Notable Book and a <i>New York Times Book Review </i>Best Illustrated Book of the Year, and <i>Lost and Found</i>: <i>Ad</i><i>è</i><i>le and Simon in China</i>. She lives in Windham, Connecticut.
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