# A Case of the Zaps - Hardcover

by **Alex Boniello** (Author), **April Lavalle** (Author), **James Kwan** (Illustrator)

**A charming and heartfelt picture book that's a great way to start a conversation about anxiety and mental health with readers a few generations old or fresh off the assembly line!**

Meet 3.14159265358979323846264338327950 . . . Or Pi, for short.

Pi's just like any other kid robot: They love to listen to music, play with their dog, and hang out with their friends. And when their teacher announces a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, Pi couldn't be more excited! They daydream of all the awesome things they want to see and do there--but also begin to worry about all the things that could go wrong . . . Then, on the way home, Pi feels a _ZAP_! They try to avoid the strange feeling, but the Zaps keep happening. Pi doesn't understand. They have a firewall installed! What could be going on?

A tale with equal parts humor and heart, _A Case of the Zaps_ is a great way to begin talking about mental health and anxiety for readers of all ages.

### Author Biography

**Alex Boniello** is an actor, musician, singer, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer from New York City. Most recently, he starred as Connor Murphy in Broadway's _Dear Evan Hansen_, and has also appeared as the voice of Moritz in Deaf West's revival of _Spring Awakening_ and in numerous TV shows and films. Alongside April Lavalle, he's also a producer on _Hadestown_, for which they both received Tony Awards. Boniello is a passionate advocate for mental health, having worked closely with some of the most prolific organizations in the country. **April Lavalle** is an actor, comedian, writer, and Tony Award-winning producer living in New York City. As an actor, Lavalle has appeared on television and on stages throughout the world, and as a writer, she has been featured in publications such as Reductress, _McSweeneys_, Medium, and Vulture. She is also a director for the Story Pirates, which celebrates the imaginations of children worldwide. **James Kwan** is an animator and illustrator with a BFA from Pratt Institute. His picture books _Dear Yeti_ and _How It Feels to Be a Boat_ received starred reviews from _Kirkus_ and _Publishers Weekly_ and were featured in the _New York Times_. He was a character artist on _BoJack Horseman_ and has also done animated, illustrated, and directed work with many clients including Microsoft and LEGO.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 8.7 x 10.7 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** August 16, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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