Ping, Ani Castillo
Ping, Ani Castillo
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Ping

Author: Ani Castillo

Narrator: Caitlin Kelly

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/03/2019


Synopsis

With the visual ingenuity of Press Here and the emotional resonance of What Do You Do with a Problem?, this wise and timely book about the fragile art of personal connection will strike a chord with children and adults alike.

In the era of social media, communication feels both more anxiety-producing, and more inescapable, than ever before. This clever, comforting picture book debut explores the challenges and joys of self-expression and social connection.

Using an imaginative visual metaphor to bring to life how we send out (ping!) and receive (pong!) communications, Ani Castillo's words and pictures will empower and inspire anyone who has experienced the fear of sharing themselves with the world.

With an artful, accessible package, an eloquent message, and a lot of heart, here is a new classic to bring courage and comfort to humans of all ages.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lindsay L on September 26, 2019

3 stars. Excellent idea, confusing storyline. This book uses the metaphor of “pinging” to send out our communication into the world. (Smiles, gestures, singing, etc.). We want to only choose to send positive and honest pings. Then we wait to see what “pong” we will receive back from others. My four an......more

Goodreads review by Tamara on January 14, 2020

OMG, everyone should read this.......more

Goodreads review by Eloise on November 20, 2019

My next Ping is this review... I LOVED this book. I think is delivers a concept that is really hard, as social humans, to deal with and accept. It teaches children that something you cannot do is control other's reactions to your interactions with them. You cannot make someone smile back at you, you......more

Goodreads review by Porter on February 19, 2020

As Ping Pong Porter himself, I might be a little biased here, but I think this is one of the best picture books I’ve read. Simple, cute, and thought-provoking for people of any age. What will you ping next?......more