The Sad Little Fact Illustrated by Pete Oswald Random House (Schwartz & Wade), 2019
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Reviews...!
"The Sad Little Fact is the dystopian allegory most needed by kids growing up in the era of 'fake news'—an Animal Farm for five-year-olds. The latest picture book by veteran children’s author Jonah Winter follows a little blue 'fact' that must rebel against oppression when it is pursued by 'the Authorities' and banished underground. The book features quirky geometric illustrations by Pete Oswald, who juxtaposes bright, colorful 'facts' against an authoritative regime painted in stark shades of grey and red. Ultimately, Winter offers an encouraging conclusion: even if buried, facts will always rise to the top." (Time Magazine) Read the review
"In a world the truth seems to be a rare commodity, Jonah Winter may be our modern-day Aesop, reminding us of the importance of joining together to insist that facts matter and to bring them to light. A simple yet utterly compelling story, appropriate for children and adults alike." (Read Brightly, "Most Exciting Picture Books of 2019") Read the review
"The combination of Jonah Winter’s direct and simple text, leavened with quite a bit of humor, and Pete Oswald’s signature colorful geometric forms (as seen recently in The Good Egg and The Bad Seed), here lost in a sea of falsehoods, forms the perfect vehicle for a ride towards the truth.... A fact is indeed a fact, and the sooner we can succeed in teaching that to our kids, and reminding ourselves of its power, the better the story will end for all of us." (Imaginary Elevators) Read the review
"In a world plagued by propaganda and fake news, The Sad Little Fact (2019, appropriate for 4+ years) by Jonah Winter and illustrated by Pete Oswald is a great reminder that, even though sometimes one might need to persevere for the truth, there really is no “alternative fact” to its inviolability. And that’s a fact." (The Indian Express) Read the review
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George Soros's Open Society Foundation has made a promotional animated video of this book! Read the review
