E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Classic Illustrated Storybook (Pop Classic Picture Books): 3 (Pop Classics) - Hardcover

Kim Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1683690109 ISBN 13: 9781683690108

Publisher: Quirk Books, 2017

Synopsis

When the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982, it enchanted millions of kids and surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time. Now he s back and rendered in the fun, colourful, retro illustration styles of illustrator Kim Smith., This storybook follows all the basic beats of the film: After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a lonely young boy in need of a friend. As Elliott and his siblings help E.T., phone home and make it back to his spaceship against all odds, they learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of the imagination. It s the perfect read-along story for children and their parents.

About this title

Review:

"Thanks to the delightful illustrations of Kim Smith, families can bond over the lovable alien and his friendship with Elliot in book form."--Jami Ganz, Entertainment Weekly

"Whimsically retro drawings...animate the story of Elliott, his friends and their secret other-worldly visitor."--Parade

"Both kids and adults will adore following E.T. and Elliott's adventures in this charming format, making it a perfect addition to any fan's library."--Paste Magazine Online

"I've always loved E.T., and the book is a fun way to experience the story with my toddler."--GeekDad

"The story is a classic that hugs at the heartstrings and exemplifies the true meaning of friendship."--Geeks of Doom

"With its theme of the kindness of strangers, this story is a great one to open the emotions and imagination of young readers."--Books for Kids

About the Author:

Kim Smith illustrated this storybook adaptation of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. She s also the artist behind Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook (Quirk, 2015) and The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird (Quirk, 2017). She graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design. Kim lives in Alberta, Canada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Quirk Books
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1683690109
• ISBN 13: 9781683690108
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40