# City Under the City - Hardcover

by **Dan Yaccarino** (Author)

**From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes an exhilarating adventure--set in a richly imagined alternate future--celebrating autonomy, community, and the power of reading, perfect for fans of _The Rock From the Sky_.**

Bix lives with her family in a city where people rarely talk or play together, and no longer read books. Instead, they stare at small portable screens, monitored by giant eyeballs. The Eyes are here to help! With everything. But Bix would like to do things for herself. Running from an Eye, she discovers another world: the City Under the City. There, she befriends a rat who leads her to a library and its treasure trove of books and knowledge. As she explores the abandoned city, she's thrilled to learn about the people who lived there, with no Eyes. But she misses her family, and decides to head home, where, just maybe, she can help defeat the intrusive Eyes--and show her people how to think for themselves and enjoy each other's company. Told through Dan Yaccarino's stunning graphic style, this page-turning picture book/early reader crossover will spark a new appreciation of reading, books, independence, friendship, and family.

### Author Biography

Winner of prestigious awards including the Bologna Ragazzi, The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated, ALA Notable, and the Parents' Choice Award, Dan Yaccarino is an internationally acclaimed author-illustrator of many beloved picture books. _The Longest Storm_ received 4 stars and was on several Best of Year lists including the _New York Times_, _PW_, and _Kirkus_. Other books include _I Am a Story, Five Little Pumpkins, Five Little Bunnies, Trashy Town, Every Friday,_ and _Giant Tess._ Dan's books have sold over 2.5 million copies to date. He also created and produced Nickelodeon's _Oswald_ and is the character designer behind _The Backyardigans._

**Number of Pages:** 68

**Dimensions:** 0.55 x 9.24 x 7.4 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** November 15, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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