{"product_id":"book-j6np","title":"Whale Eyes","description":"\u003cb\u003e★ 5 STARRED REVIEWS ★\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Lively, interactive…truly eye-opening.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “A sincere reflection on childhood…growing up in a world not built with him in mind.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “A superb middle grade memoir that champions empathy and understanding on every level.” —\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “Game-changing curriculum add for any teacher” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ “A moving memoir…this is an important book for all readers.” \u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAn Odyssey Award Honor Audiobook!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAN AUDIOFILE MAGAZINE AND BOOKLIST EDITOR'S CHOICE BEST AUDIOBOOK OF 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 2026 Orbis Pictus Recommended Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eA CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY AND SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK THE YEAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for middle-grade readers (and adults, too)—inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film \u003ci\u003eWhale Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTold through an experimental mix of intimate anecdotes and interactive visuals, this book immerses readers in James’s point of view, allowing them to see the world through his disabling eye conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will get lost as they chase words. They’ll stare into this book while taking a vision test. They’ll hold it upside down as they practice “pretend-reading”…and they’ll follow an unlikely trail toward discovering the power of words. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith poignant illustrations by Eisner Award–nominated artist Brian Rea, James’s story equips readers of all ages with the tools to confront their discomfort with disability and turn confused, blank stares into powerful connections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e* Whale Eyes \u003c\/i\u003eis meant to be twisted, turned, and experienced. This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF with illustrations, experiments, photos, and interactive visual components. The PDF helps the listener experience the visual effects while they listen to author James Robinson read from a copy of the text.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49644154323248,"sku":"BDj6np","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/j6np-Square-cover.jpg?v=1776339643","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-j6np","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}