Xu Bing is one of the world's foremost contemporary artists. Born
in China, he lived in the U.S. for eighteen years and now resides
in Beijing. He was the vice president of China's Central Academy of
Fine Arts and has received an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters by
Columbia University, a MacArthur "Genius" Award, and many other
international awards. Some of his best-known works include the
Phoenix Project and Book from the Sky. He is frequently in the
United States and has a studio and permanent residency in
Brooklyn.
Becca Stadtlander is a freelance illustrator and fine artist,
inspired by the beauty of everyday objects, the comforts of home,
and the lush colors and landscapes of far-off places. She attended
the Maryland Institute College of Art (BFA 2010) and currently
lives and works in her hometown of Covington, Kentucky. Her work is
featured on stationery, home decor products, editorial
publications, and young adult and children's books.
"A rather ingenious optical game."--The New York Times
"Hushed and beautiful. . . . As artful as it is refreshing."--The
Wall Street Journal
* "Wow! This cross-cultural cipher is a feast for the eyes and a
challenge for the mind."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Once readers get the hang of it, guessing the other songs isn’t
too difficult, but it’s plenty rewarding."--Publishers Weekly,
starred review
"When it comes to calligraphy puzzles, few have Xu Bing’s
creativity beat."--Reader's Digest
"Look! is both a fantastic puzzle and a new language for young
readers to delve into."--Shelf Awareness
"Ingenious. . . . Cipher fans should be very intrigued and eager to
try it for themselves."--School Library Journal
Selected for the Children's Literature Assembly's 2018 Notable
Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award Books
Selected for the 2018 CCBC Choices List
A Junior Library Guild selection
2018 Notable Children’s Books in the Language Arts Award
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