Into the Uncut Grass
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Trevor Noah |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Sabina Hahn |
| Publisher | One World/Random House |
Publication date | October 8, 2024 |
| Pages | 128 |
| ISBN | 978-0-593-72996-0 |
Into The Uncut Grass is a 2024 children's book by South African comedian Trevor Noah and illustrated by Sabina Hahn.
Summary
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (January 2025) |
Background
[edit]Trevor Noah noted that he always wanted to write a children's book and the book was his own way of tackling "the most complicated subject, which is conflict resolution, using one of the more, I would say like the nine subjects in our lives, which is just like kids who don’t want to do something that their parents want them to do."[1]
Although The Guardian referred to Into the Uncut Grass as "a spiritual successor" to Noah's 2016 book Born a Crime,[2] the book is not directly based on Noah's life experiences.[3]
Publication history
[edit]Into the Uncut Grass was illustrated by Sabina Hahn and was published by Oneworld Publications.[4]
Reception
[edit]Into the Uncut Grass received a four star rating from Common Sense Media's Joly Herman.[4] Kirkus Reviews called it "a sweet bedtime story".[5]
Libby D'Orvilliers, writing for The Rider, referred to the book's illustrations as "simplistic and cute, offering imaginative stills that capture the essence of a child’s curiosity".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Jones, Okla (23 October 2024). "Trevor Noah Unveils The Power Of Imagination With 'Into the Uncut Grass'". Essence (Interview). Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Pelley, Rich (12 October 2024). "Trevor Noah: 'I've met a few people where I've thought – yeah, you're probably an alien'". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ Mangalindan, JP (16 October 2024). "Trevor Noah Says 'Into the Uncut Grass' Brought Up 'Memories' of His Mother: She Was a 'Rule Enforcer' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ a b Herman, Joly (15 October 2024). "Into the Uncut Grass Book Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on 20 January 2025. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Into the Uncut Grass". Kirkus Reviews. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ D'Orvilliers, Libby (23 October 2024). "'Into the Uncut Grass' and into our hearts". The Rider News. Retrieved 20 January 2025.