Old Rock (is not boring)

Praise

Praise for Old Rock (is not boring):

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year
Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year
Junior Library Guild Selection
CCBC Choices Selection
Chicago Public Library Best Book
Evanston Public Library Best Book
Fuse #8 Blog Best Picture Book of the Year
Nominated for children’s choice awards in ME, TN, SC, SD, AL

“A witty, engaging exploration of deep time . . . This picture book rocks!” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“This is a wonderful story about mistaken assumptions, and taking the time to listen to a variety of perspectives and experiences. Part scientific history, part storytelling, Old Rock is content with his lot in life, and Old Rock is not boring! This is a brilliant book for school and public libraries and one that children will be drawn to.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Pilutti puts a smile and wide eyes on the rock and places it among an increasingly fascinated animal audience in a set of simply drawn, usually idyllic cartoon scenes. ‘They are not bored,’ she concludes, nor will younger readers and listeners be once they realize that every rock they see has a similar story to tell.” —Booklist

“After Hummingbird, Spotted Beetle, and Tall Pine regale Old Rock with tales of their adventures, Old Rock relays a rich history in which he was shot from a volcano, hid dinosaurs from predators, survived an ice age, traveled frozen in a glacier, and rolled onto plains populated with mastodons. This readaloud will put any of Grandpa’s long-winded stories into perspective, as Old Rock really does have some valuable tales to offer.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books