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Pruett and Soo Hardcover – Picture Book, March 22, 2022

by Nancy Viau (Author), Jorge Lacera (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 57 ratings
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Pruett is from Planet Monochrome, where everything is black, white, or gray; everyone follows the rules and walks in straight lines; and they never, ever ask or answer questions. But then Soo arrives from Planet Prismatic. She’s bursting with brilliant colors! She zigs and zags all over the place! When she asks Pruett questions, he finds he wants to reply…and his whole world starts to change.

With a palette that shifts from grayscale to full color, this engaging story reminds us that what you feel defines who you are―and, sometimes, a friend can help you see that best.

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    4 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD530L
  6. Dimensions
    8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  7. Publisher
    Two Lions
  8. Publication date
    March 22, 2022
  9. ISBN-10
    1542043425
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1542043427
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"...What unfolds is an amazing transformation and a perfect blending that can only come from getting to know each other. A playfully kaleidoscopic tale of inclusiveness that is both eye-catching and eye-opening." ~Midwest Book Review

“The unlikely friendship at the heart of this allegorical picture book is touching. Viau’s writing is engaging.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A playfully kaleidoscopic tale of inclusiveness that is both eye-catching and eye-opening.” ―Midwest Book Review

“Highlighting the value of asserting one’s individuality in the face of pressures to conform, this vivid episode can stand alone or fit neatly into a storytime with such similarly chromatic tales as Sam Swope and Barry Root’s classic The Araboolies of Liberty Street.” ―Booklist

About the Author

Nancy Viau is the author of a number of books for children including Storm Song, illustrated by Gynux; Today Is a Beach Day!, illustrated by Charlie Alder; First Snow, illustrated by Talitha Shipman; and the Samantha Hansen series. A former teacher, she currently lives in New Jersey and travels around the solar system in her imagination. Learn more at www.nancyviau.com.

Jorge Lacera was born in Colombia and grew up in Florida. He attended Ringling College of Art and Design and has worked as an artist or art director at major gaming studios and entertainment companies. He is the illustrator of Zombies Don’t Eat Veggies by Megan Lacera and XO, Exoplanet by Deborah Underwood. He lives in Canada with his family. Learn more at www.studiolacera.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Two Lions (March 22, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1542043425
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1542043427
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 57 ratings

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    Nancy Viau is the author of the picture books Splish, Splash!/ First to Last, Pruett and Soo, Today Is a Beach Day!, First Snow, City Street Beat, Storm Song, and Look What I Can Do! Her middle-grade novels include: Something Is Bugging Samantha Hansen, Samantha Hansen Has Rocks in Her Head, Just One Thing! and Beauty and Bernice. Please contact Nancy via her website to find out about her school assembly programs, story time events, and writing workshops.

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    Jorge Lacera was born in Colombia, and grew up in Miami, Florida, drawing in sketchbooks, on napkins, on walls, and anywhere his parents would let him. After graduating with honors from Ringling College of Art and Design, Jorge worked as a visual development and concept artist. As a big fan of pop culture, comics, and zombie movies, Jorge rarely saw Latino kids as the heroes or leads. He is committed to changing that, especially now that he has a son. He is the co-creator (with his partner Megan Lacera) of ZOMBIES DON'T EAT VEGGIES, the illustrator of XO, EXOPLANET written by Deborah Underwood, and the illustrator of PRUETT AND SOO, written by Nancy Viau. You can find him online at studiolacera.com. Follow him on Twitter @jlacera!

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If you know me, you know I can get grumpy about the bland, conveyor-belt-style of education we see in schools so much. And I'm passionate about raising kids to be themselves - and happy and self-confident. So I love to see the setting of this book - a school on planet monochrome where kids just follow the rules and don’t ask questions.But then a new kid from another planet named Soo moves in and changes everything - bringing personality and color to planet monochrome.This book is a very cute celebration of diversity and friendship - and being brave and being yourself. But it's also about challenging the status quo, changing the rules, and standing up for what’s right. Which is really pretty awesome.
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Rick Leiti
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written, Colorful Read with Many Teachable Themes!
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022
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An appropriate challenge to the status quo, friendship, bravery, compassion and individuality all wrapped up in a well written, fun, colorful sci-fi children’s read! My 4 four year old loves it and as a parent I love the lessons learned. A must buy!
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catherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2022
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My five year old daughter loves this book now she owns it;) thank you
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Mel
5.0 out of 5 stars Friendship is more than black and white
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2022
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I read this book to my 9 year old and we loved reading in robot voices and watching the art slowly change. It’s a great story about friendship and being yourself in the process.

Worth the read!
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christine
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2022
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Excellent book with a great story and the illustrations were awesome. This Author is great!!
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Joe O'Neill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great kid's book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
Great story with amazing illustrations to match! My kids love it.
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ana siqueira
5.0 out of 5 stars From Black and White to Full Color, a story about being yourself and discovering others.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2022
What a fun book where we can see the gradual (and colorful) change of Pruett and his planet when they get to meet the zig-zagging-colorful Soo who loves color and asking questions. Pruett, who was a rule follower, gets brave when he sees Soo fading and crying. And from there on, they all ask questions, zig-zag, and show their true colors. The illustrations, which start in black and white and gradually go to full color, are beautiful, and vivid and they complement this text so well. Get this book about being yourself and finding your own zig-zagging path.
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Erin S
5.0 out of 5 stars Supercute!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2022
Love the colors that emerge in this book! And love the message that it's ok to be yourself, and it's ok to break the rules sometimes. And the nod to Johnny Cash's song, Boy Named Sue. "How do you do?" Great science fiction picture book for kids who like robots and aliens.
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Francise Lancos
5.0 out of 5 stars What a fabulous uplifting book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
Nancy Viau is a writer who knows how to touch children and lift them up! This book is a kaleidoscope of a tale, one to be read over and over again!
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Fred and Ze
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2022
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We mostly speak French at home, but we're bilingual. My daughter loves this book and reads it often. I even heard her reading it to her friend and explaining it. This is one of her favourite books.
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