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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Kim Smith

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial By Kim Smith

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial by Kim Smith


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Summary

Arriving just in time for the 35th anniversary of the film, this picture book adaptation will introduce everyone s favorite alien to a new generation of fans!

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Summary

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith

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.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Reviews

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

Praise for other books in the Pop Classics series:
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, on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

I was quickly won over by the charm of the writing and the awesome illustrations. Kim Smith's drawings have a distinctive style that imbues life into every single page.-Sweety High, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer

A lovely trip down memory lane that you can share with your little ones.-Neatorama, on Back to the Future

Smith's art is excellent. . . . Her illustrations do a terrific job summing up the key moments of the movie, creating a rich picture of what happens in the film in only 40 pages.-Comics Worth Reading, on The Karate Kid

Kids will delight in the spooky-but goofy story and the surprise at the end, and parents will chuckle at this new take on an old favorite.-GeekDad, on The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird

Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook offers all the fun of the original movie in a darling hardcover package whose read-aloud story teaches lessons about responsibility and the importance of family.-Pop Culture Insider, on Home Alone

About Kim Smith

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.

Additional information

GOR009225908
9781683690108
1683690109
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: The Classic Illustrated Storybook by Kim Smith
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Quirk Books
20171031
40
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial