A young child, frustrated by all the things he can't do, finds satisfaction in smashing stuff. When he realizes he can build things by putting together the broken pieces, it's a creative breakthrough!
This is a story for all ages about identity and finding one's gifts.
Adam Schafer grew up immersed in books, art, movies and comics. He studied film at Humber College and he currently works in visual effects production, having helped make such films as The Shape of Water and Nightmare Alley. He strives to make his picture books a cinematic experience.
Noel Tuazon moved to Canada from the Philippines in the 1970s. He studied fine arts at University of Toronto's Erindale campus and, later, took storyboard and drawing courses at a small animation school (Max the Mutt). He currently works full time at Nelvana Animation and, when his schedule allows, draws comics and children's books.
"A fun picture book for children ages 5-8, Smash is an ideal story for all ages about identity and finding one's gifts. While also available for personal reading lists in a digital book format, Smash is truly exceptional and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library picture book collections for young readers."
— Midwest Book Review
"If you have a little one at home who loves to smash, then Adam Schafer's story will be all too familiar. But, Adam Schafer, with the illustrative assistance of Noel Tuazon, demonstrates that the frustration of powerless can be set aside when the energy is put to building whether it be structures, self-actualization or friendships."
— CanLit for LittleCanadians
"Smash is a most interesting book, that in many ways shows what children ultimately can do, when they put their mind to creating positive activities… Children often get frustrated if they cannot do simple tasks, but by stopping and looking at things from a more positive viewpoint the results can be impressive. This book shows the positives of building rather than tearing down.
— Shelf Life Magazine
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