"Weslandia" by Paul Fleischman tells the story of a creative and imaginative boy named Wesley who feels out of place in his mundane world. To escape the conventions of summer and his peers' expectations, Wesley embarks on a unique project: he creates his own civilization in his backyard. He cultivates new crops, develops his own language, and invents games, transforming his surroundings and his identity. As he immerses himself in this vibrant world, Wesley discovers the power of self-expression and the importance of embracing individuality. Ultimately, he learns that being different can be a source of strength and creativity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2002 by Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos. , Inc. .

Paul Fleischman is one of America's leading writers for young people and has won many awards, including a Newbery Medal (the US equivalent of the Carnegie Medal). He lives in the US.