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Outside, Inside Hardcover – Picture Book, January 5, 2021

by LeUyen Pham (Author, Illustrator)

4.9 455 ratings

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From Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham, Outside, Inside is a moving picture book that captures the unforgettable moment during the pandemic when people all over the world came together. It celebrates the essential workers, frontline workers, and communities that worked with each other to protect our loved ones.

Something strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed.

Everybody who was outside . . .

. . . went inside.

Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew.

We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us.

While the world changed outside, we became stronger on the inside and believed that someday soon spring would come again.

A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of 2021
Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids List of 2021
A Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2021
A 2022 Notable Children's Books in the Language Arts List

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PreS-Gr 2—With sympathy and symmetry, Pham recreates the world pre-pandemic in digital illustrations that have the flow and dynamism of watercolors. She imagines a world where people from all walks of life enjoy being outside engaging in many activities until one day when it all comes to a halt—almost everyone goes inside. So begins this enlightening story of how a deadly pandemic forces everyone indoors. Image after vivid image shows people of many races and ethnicities going about their business and then the abruptly empty streets. Wildlife returns to the suburbs. Through the illustrated portrait-like scenes, people are shown in the hospital, facing job loss, death, upending of routines. Pham underscores the lives of essential workers and their dedication. She also touches on the Black Lives Matter protests during the summer of 2020, offering educators or parents a path for frank discussion about racial injustice. This hopeful work encourages readers to consider their own, ongoing paths through the pandemic, without ever denigrating or playing down the seriousness. VERDICT Poetic understatement and somber images capture the new normal in this essential purchase.—Annmarie Braithwaite, New York P.L.

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“This powerful ode to community delivers a timeless message of humility, perseverance, and hope.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Reflecting shared experiences and hopes, here’s a welcome picture book for our times.” ―Booklist, starred review

“This optimistic book will help even very young children make sense of Covid-19.” ―Shelf Awareness, starred review

“A testimony both to loss experienced and moments of unexpected good.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Colorful, warm-hearted . . . [and] optimistic.” ―Horn Book

“Poetic understatement and somber images capture the new normal in this essential purchase.” ―School Library Journal

Selected praise for LeUyen Pham's work:

“This authentic, important book will mean a great deal to many kids.” --School Library Journal, starred review, on the New York Times Bestseller Best Friends

“The stylized, comical creatures belie the depth of the message that comes through for even the youngest of readers: We are all in this together, and our differences strengthen our unity.” --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Caldecott Honor winner Bear Came Along

“Wistful, affecting, and utterly charming.” --Booklist, starred review, on the New York Times Bestseller Real Friends

“Seamlessly blends together a good story, lyrical language, and deft, supporting artwork.” --Booklist, starred review on Fallingwater

“This sweet book can be enjoyed by children in a group setting or when shared one-on-one with someone special. ” --School Library Journal onThere's No Such Thing as Little

“Captured in warm and bright illustrations . . . this story about doing the right thing and the power of friendship is a strong choice for story hours and classroom read-alouds. ” --Booklist on A Piece of Cake

“Erdos's unconventional brilliance shines through on every page.” --Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Boy Who Loved Math

“[Pham’s illustrations] radiate a warmth as arresting as Ezra Jack Keats’.” --Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on A Stick is an Excellent Thing

“[LeUyen Pham is] a master at conveying a full range of facial expressions and delightful comic details in her lively sketches.” --School Library Journal on All The Things I Love About You

“With warmth and good humor, the ups and downs of sisterly love are perfectly conveyed.” --School Library Journal on Big Sister, Little Sister

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Roaring Brook Press (January 5, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250798353
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250798350
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD470L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.81 x 0.41 x 11.13 inches

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LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and critically acclaimed illustrator of more than one hundred books for children. LeUyen (pronounced Lay-Win) is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Julianne Moore’s picture book series, Freckleface Strawberry, Kelly DiPucchio’s picture book Grace for President, and Shannon and Dean Hale’s middle grade series Princess in Black. LeUyen is also the illustrator of God’s Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Alvin Ho series by Lenore Look, the Vampirina Ballerina picture book series by Anne Marie Pace, and The Boy Who Loved Math by Deborah Heiligman. Her more recent books include Caldecott Honor Book Bear Came Along by Richard Morris and her self-authored Outside, Inside, a recollection of our year in lockdown.

LeUyen is the author and illustrator of Big Sister Little Sister, There’s No Such Thing as Little, A Piece of Cake, All the Things I Love About You, and The Bear Who Wasn’t There. She has also contributed to the Piggy and Elephant Like Reading! book series with her book The Itchy Book. She is also the co-creator, along with Shannon Hale, of the groundbreaking bestselling graphic memoirs Real Friends and Best Friends.

Born in Vietnam, LeUyen and her family fled Vietnam in the final days of the Vietnam War. Growing up in Southern California, LeUyen always loved to doodle and draw, but her mother insisted she become a lawyer. For two years, LeUyen attended UCLA, where she majored in political science. Fortunately, the head of the art department spotted her artistic talent and helped her change course. LeUyen got an interview at the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, won a scholarship to pay the tuition, and spent the next three years in an accelerated program and earned a degree in illustration. Following school, LeUyen worked as a layout artist for DreamWorks Feature Animation, and illustrated books on the side. Her first picture book was Can You Do This, Old Badger? and was written by Eve Bunting.

These days, LeUyen lives in Los Angeles with her husband Alex (who is also an artist), and their two adorable sons, Adrien and Leo. She also has a cat named Sardine and a gecko named Kumquat. She adores traveling and speaking, but given her way would spend all her time making Star Wars-themed birthday cakes.

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Customers find the illustrations beautiful and tender. They appreciate the simple yet powerful writing style that captures different aspects of 2020. The storyline is touching and relatable for readers of all ages. It captures many emotions in a gentle way that is accessible. Readers describe the book as sweet, perfect for children and their parents, helping them understand the pandemic. They appreciate the book's recognition of essential workers' sacrifices and communal effort.

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Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book. They find the images and words familiar from their own experiences. The pictures are tender and help explain a difficult time. Readers say the illustrations were drawn and written with care.

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Customers appreciate the writing style. They find the words simple yet powerful, capturing different aspects of 2020. The book is beautifully written and understandable, dealing with complexities of living during a pandemic without going into scary details.

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Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it relatable and understandable. The book describes the world during a pandemic in an understandable way, with real stories included. Readers appreciate the author's thoughtfulness and how the book is a perfect vehicle to discuss the pandemic with their grandchildren.

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Customers find the book meaningful for both children and adults. They find it heartbreaking, soothing, and therapeutic. The message is hopeful and the book brings them to tears.

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"I ordered this book for my daughters — but it was just as soothing to my soul. I’ve since ordered 5 as gifts for friends and their children...." Read more

"...Extraordinary. It perfectly captures the myriad emotions in this new reality, but still ends on a note of hope...." Read more

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Customers find the book for children engaging and helpful for understanding the COVID-19 pandemic. It features colorful illustrations that keep kids engaged and interacting with the story. Readers describe it as a therapeutic read that resonates with young and old alike.

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Customers appreciate the book's message. It brings meaning and respect to essential workers. They say it emphasizes communal effort and purpose, while acknowledging emotions.

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Amazing book. I thought it was for children and for many children it is totally worthwhile to help explain about Covid-19. The book is gracefully and beautifully, simply written. The pictures are tender and help to explain a difficult time. I bought the book for my grandchildren, but will will have to buy more copies as I am keeping this one for myself. It is a lovely book for adults also or maybe especially so.

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Beautifully written book about a recent historical event. The way in which the author conveys the feelings and emotions of this time period are spot on. The illustrations are simply beautiful. Our local Read to Succeed purchased yard signs (see photo) based on this book. I’m using the book and sign as the inspiration for my library decor this school year.

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Beautifully written book about a recent historical event. The way in which the author conveys the feelings and emotions of this time period are spot on. The illustrations are simply beautiful. Our local Read to Succeed purchased yard signs (see photo) based on this book. I’m using the book and sign as the inspiration for my library decor this school year.

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A must have children’s book for this year!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
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Such a beautiful book. Captures so many emotions in a gentle way that is accessible to children and so meaningful to adults. My son asked how the author could predict that the future “Spring” would come, as we get ready to return to school. A must have children’s book to commemorate what we lived through in 2020 and continue to figure out in 2021!

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One of the most beautiful books I have ever read
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021
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For both children and adults. You will get from it what you need to get from it.... it's drawn and written with such care. So I'm not afraid for my 3 year old to read it because even though it's about COVID 19 and there's some big big stuff in there that is very meaningful to me, it's not explicit so he only understands at the level he is at. That being said, lots of good talking points. And it's all so true.

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Just perfect
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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This is such a beautiful, gentle exploration of the pandemic for picture book readers. Bright illustrations and inclusive characters help talk about what happened the year we all went inside. I bought this for my school library, but will buy several more for the children in my life.

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Next to perfect.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021
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This book is a gorgeous edition to any collection and deals perfectly with all the complexities of living within a pandemic. It shows diversity, racially and socially but also the diversity of how people have experienced the pandemic. Kids and adult with very different experiences and lenses will see themselves represented in this book. Most importantly they will leave feeling hopeful and assured that like the seasons, this too will pass.

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Perfect for children, but also their parents.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2021
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I ordered this book for my daughters — but it was just as soothing to my soul. I’ve since ordered 5 as gifts for friends and their children. The author did a fantastic job conveying the emotion and heartache that we felt in those dark days last March. The illustrations are absolutely beautiful. The end brought me to present time, I know spring is to come.

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Beautiful and relevant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2021
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What a beautifully written book, Enjoyed by my granddaughters and will become a fascinating keepsake for when the world is back to normal. My daughter said she had a tear in her eye on the last page as it was so poignant but hopeful.

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