It Fell from the Sky by The Fan Brothers

"The Inchworm insisted it only bounced twice."

"Everyone agreed it was the most amazing thing they had ever seen."

"A Frog assumed it was a gobstopper."

"The Stink Bug doubted that it fell from the sky at all."

"The Luna Moth knew it was not a comet or a star or a planet."

"The Spider assumed they must have left to spread the word ... "

Blurb: 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 wondrous 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?

The Fans’ marvellous illustrations sparkle with nuance, from lofting dandelion seeds to the Spider’s dew-dropped web. Kirkus

This contemporary fable begins on its title page with a cat’s-eye marble falling to earth from the sky.  Horn Book

Here is an interview with Eric and Terry by Elizabeth Bird at the School Library Journal. And here is another interview with We Need Diverse Books. 

This is my new most favourite picture book. I would so love to own a copy but the hardcover price here in Australia is SO high. I will just need to keep my eyes open for a sale copy - hopefully.

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