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Book SynopsisIn Vivian McInerny’s playful debut, readers will fall in love with wonder again as Zia imagines what might happen if the hole in her pocket became big enough to fall right through. The Whole Hole Story is perfect for readers looking for a fresh take on the classic Harold and the Purple Crayon.
Trade Review★ "McInerny’s debut picture book bounces along with the changing waves of a child’s fantasies.... [with] a clever, satisfying end and a twist that is sure to put a grin on savvy listeners’ faces. This is sure to be a storytime favorite with audiences, and they’ll clamor for McInerny’s next outing."–Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED review "This charmer of a picture book takes an Alice in Wonderland approach to a young girl’s discovery of a hole...A vivacious tribute to creative thinking and play."–Booklist "Lamug’s innovative and zany colorful illustrations, created with 'pencil, paper and some computer magic,' exude joy and endless possibilities, portraying Zia in perpetual motion....A trip you won’t want to miss with a kid who can take you anywhere."–Horn Book "Engaging illustrations set bright, cartoon characters against largely pastel backgrounds. The self-made adventure is reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon with its unpredictable, child-controlled narrative in which imagination takes one around the world and back home again....An adventure worth sharing." –Kirkus "Debut author McInerny [strikes] a genial, why-the-heck-not tone....Lamug (Petro and the Flea King) portrays Zia as a perpetual motion machine....With a charismatic protagonist like this, it’s a safe bet that this story probably won’t be the last." –Publishers Weekly —
