102

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*”Utterly entrancing.” —Kirkus, starred review
*”Tender and imaginative.” —SLJ, starred review
*”Graceful, cozy.” —Booklist, starred review
*”A weird and wonderful story.” —Horn Book, starred review
*”Pulses with warmth and inventiveness.”—PW, starred review

From Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell comes a cozy, magical nighttime adventure, where a child discovers the mysterious, miniature world beyond his bedroom walls. ​

Sent home from school earlier in the day with a fever, George awakens in the middle of the night to discover a cricket beckoning him on an adventure and soon finds himself shrunken down in size. He follows the insect guide through a crack in his bedroom wall, through the moonlit yard, and into the home of a family of mice at the base of an oak tree. There, in a tiny, cozy kitchen, George discovers the meaning of his quest: he must help the Mama mouse complete her special 102-bean soup for her sick young son.

Delightfully sweet as it is fantastic, 102 seamlessly explores the values of curiosity, kindness, and generosity. The simple yet profound conclusion shares a clever wink with readers, encouraging them to believe the unbelievable.
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Upcoming Events

  • The Book Stall

    The Book Stall is thrilled to host award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell for a drawing demo and a discussion featuring his new picture book, 102!

    811 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

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  • Upper Arlington Public Library Friends Theater

    An Evening with Author & Illustrator Matthew Cordell

    2116 Arlington Avenue, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

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  • Parnassus Books

    Public evening event in conversation with Julie Danielson

    3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14, Nashville, TN 37215

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    In partnership with Watermark Books & Café

    711 West 2nd St N, Wichita, KS 67203

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  • Sidekick Coffee and Books

    A magical afternoon to celebrate Matthew Cordell’s new book, 102!

    1310 1/2 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246

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Matthew Cordell

About the Author

Matthew Cordell has illustrated many books for children including works of poetry, novels, and picture books, like Bob, Not Bob!; Leaps and Bounce; and Rooting for You! He has also created numerous picture books himself including Wolf in the Snow, which was awarded the 2018 Caldecott Medal, Evergreen; Hope; Wish; Dream; Hello, Neighbor! The Kind and Caring World of Mister Rogers; and Bear Island as well as the Cornbread & Poppy series. Matthew lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, author Julie Halpern, and their two children.

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