# Almond - Hardcover

by **Allen Say** (Author), **Allen Say** (Illustrator)

**_Almond_ is a breathtaking and evocative story about finding your talent from Caldecott Medalist Allen Say.**

Everything changes for Almond Biggs when a new girl comes to school. The New Girl can play "The Flight of the Bumblebee" fast fast fast on her violin. And every day Almond sits and listens. Lost in the music, Almond wonders if she has her own unique gift. One special day, as Almond is watching the crows, circling and twirling in the wind, she realizes that she too can spread her wings and discovers the magic to being happy inside and out.

Allen Say's luminous artwork and emotionally powerful story help children discover the wondrous gift of being who they are.

### Author Biography

Allen Say is the beloved author and illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the highly acclaimed _Drawing from Memory_, _The Inker's Shadow_, and _The Favorite Daughter_ (all published by Scholastic); the Caldecott Medal winner _Grandfather's Journey_; and the Caldecott Honor winner _The Boy of the Three-Year Nap_. He is known for his technical skill and varied style, and his books pay tribute to Japanese culture, as well as his own personal experiences. His many books include _Tree of Cranes_, _Under the Cherry Blossom Tree_, _Tea with Milk_, and _Erika-San_. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.4 x 11.7 x 9.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** March 03, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Almond

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 2.7

**Point Value:** 0.5

## Details

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

## Variants

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