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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The stranger by Chris Van Allsburg

If you have not seen books by Chris Van Allsburg run into your library and grab some you will be richly rewarded.  It is difficult to pick a favourite but I think The stranger might be the book I love best out of all his  wonderful titles.  You might already know Jumanji, The Polar Express or The mysteries of Harris Burdick.

The stranger is set on a farm and just as Summer is ending and Fall is about to begin Farmer Bailey's car hits a man on the road. The man is not hurt but Farmer Bailey takes him home. The Doctor explains the man seems to have lost his memory and then comes the first clue in the puzzle. The doctor says his thermometer is broken - the mercury is stuck at the bottom.  The family lend the stranger some clothes although he is confused about buttons and while they all eat soup that evening the room seems unusually chilly.  Are you making sense of these clues?  The stranger stays with the family for nearly a month and Farmer Bailey notices that while the surrounding countryside is changing colour the tress on his farm remain green.

Here are a set of teaching notes and a wordless trailer.