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Children’s picture books

CYCLOPS OF CENTRAL PARK

Madelyn Rosenberg Victoria Tentler-Krylov

Featuring a most unusual protagonist, Cyclops of Central Park dares readers to be brave and explore the world because, really, you never know what you might find.

Late at night, just before he closed his eye and went to sleep in his Central Park cave, Cyclops counted his sheep. When the sun rose, he counted them again, and that's when he noticed". . . sixteen, seventeen . . ."one of them was missing. He knew who it was, of course. "Eugene?" It was always Eugene. Cyclops knows the world is a scary place: the grass is too sharp, the carousels are too twirly, and not all restaurants serve spaghetti. If the world isn't safe for a cyclops, it certainly isn't a safe place for a missing sheep! And so he sets off to face the many "dangers" lurking in New York City to bring Eugene home. To do so, he will have to face his fears and call for some reinforcementshis other fluffy sheep friends back at the cave. Together, they just might find Eugene and have a fun time in the city. Which goes to show, there is no place like home, but sometimes new experiences make our world a bigger and brighter place. Victoria Tentler-Krylov grew up in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and studied architecture and urban design at Cooper Union and Columbia University. She has illustrated several acclaimed pictured books and lives with her family just outside Boston.

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Book Published 2020-02-11 by Putnam

Comments

Rosenberg's heartfelt narrative captures the very real anxiety that crowded spaces, especially congested cities, can cause. Tentler-Krylov's fanciful mixed-media art adds even more humor and gravitas to the text, with the protagonist's expressive faces sure to elicit giggles. . . Perfect for New York Citythemed read-alouds and interactive lap-sits. A great addition to libraries serving young readers.

2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Honor

Nods to many New York City sights and institutionsThe Guggenheim, Time Square, Yankee Stadium, the Statue of Libertyare woven into the text and background art, which makes the fun journey worthwhile . . . [while] the illustrations capture the magic of the city and show the beauty of life and adventures with friends. VERDICT This lighthearted and clever tale will be a hit for storytime and one-on-one sharing.

In both premise and detail, Rosenberg employs a sly sense of the absurd. . . [and] Tentler-Krylov's wildly creative illustrations are fantastical renderings of New York City as it exists in a kind of alternate reality. . . Young readers will see Cyclops' loving nature and cheer his new bravery. Delightful, witty, and not just for New Yorkers.