# Imagine! - Hardcover

by **Raúl Colón** (Author), **Raúl Colón** (Illustrator)

**An ALA Notable Book**  
**A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids**  
**A Bookpage Best Book**

**"This fine book provides not only exposure to art...but also an example of a boy--a boy of color, a boy in America--with a passion for fine art." --_The New York Times_**

**"The prosaic world of the city boy we meet...is transformed into a realm of wonder not by a quirk of quantum physics but by exposure to fine art." --_The Wall Street Journal_**

"**A joyful, wordless exploration of artistic discovery." --_Shelf Awareness_ (starred review)**

**"Colon's latest again challenges readers to discover inspiration through ingenious means...beautifully euphoric." --_Kirkus Reviews_ (starred review)**

**"Captures the drama of a personal artistic experience and the lasting impact it can have...compelling...an irresistible invitation to creativity." --_School Library Journal_ (starred review)**

**"A delightful wordless tribute to the arts with a magical touch." --_B__ooklist_ (starred review)**

**"Col n's vibrant scenes make it clear that visiting works of art can breathe magic into the everyday and inspire further creativity afterward." --_Publishers Weekly_ (starred review)**

**Six starred reviews for _New York Times_ bestselling artist Ra l Col n's wordless picture book about a visit to the museum and the power of art and imagination, which "hums with and jubilation" (_The Horn Book_, starred review).**

After passing a city museum many times, a boy finally decides to go in. He passes wall after wall of artwork until he sees a painting that makes him stop and ponder. Before long the painting comes to life and an afternoon of adventure and discovery unfolds, changing how he sees the world ever after.

### Author Biography

Raúl Colón has illustrated several highly acclaimed picture books including the _New York Times_ bestselling _Angela and the Baby Jesus_ by Frank McCourt and Susanna Reich's _José! Born to Dance_, which received a starred review in _Booklist_. Mr. Colón lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.

**Number of Pages:** 48

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 11.5 x 9.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 11, 2018

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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