Kick Push: Picture Book

 

Publication date: March 29, 2022

My Thoughts:

This is packaged as a picture book, but because Frank Morrison is an award-winning illustrator with a street art styling, this first book of his as an author/illustrator "reads" more like a graphic novel than a picture book. 

The story is about a skateboarding phenom named Epic who moves to a new neighborhood and kind of loses his desire to do his tricks on the skateboard because he does not know anyone in his new neighborhood. His passion for skateboarding, though, allows him to quickly find his mojo again and his skateboarding introduces Epic to his new home. 

This is a simple story of stepping forward with your passion, but the real value of this book is Morrison's dynamic artwork and graffiti styling. 

From the Publishers:

Epic has tricks you won't believe. He's the kick flipping, big rail king. When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he can't wait to hit the street with his skateboard. But his old moves don't feel fresh without a crew to see 'em. Epic thinks about giving up his board to fit in, but an encouraging word from his dad helps him see that the trick to making new friends is to always be yourself. Be you. . . be epic!

Award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison offers a heartwarming, dynamic celebration of self-expression, inspired by his own journey through fatherhood.