IT FELL FROM THE SKY, by Terry Fan and Eric Fan, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, Sept. 28, 2021, Hardcover, $17.99 (ages 4-8)
The insect world is all aflutter when a strange object appears out of nowhere in It Fell from the Sky, by Terry and Eric Fan.
It fell from the sky on a Thursday.
None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it’s an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell near Spider’s house, so he’s convinced it belongs to him.
Spider builds a wonderous display so that insects from far and wide can come look at the marvel. Spider has their best interests at heart. So what if he has to charge a small fee? So what if the lines are long? So what if no one can even see the wonder anymore?
But what will Spider do after everyone stops showing up? —Synopsis provided by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
The Fan brothers (The Night Gardner) have a talent for telling stories. And not just any stories, but compelling ones. And who would have thought that an everyday object could create such a stir.
It Fell from the Sky is told through both words and pictures. From the intricate graphite drawings to the charming story, each element is pitch perfect. The use of color is spectacular, serving to emphasize the tale. You could spend hours examining the exquisite illustrations which would could easily be hung on the wall.
As gorgeous as the book is, there’s more to It Fell from the Sky than meets the eye. Themes of community, consideration and what constitutes art make this a lovely addition to any home library.
