AUTHOR: Zoe Wheeler
PUBLISHED BY: Olympia Publishing
I was initially drawn to the book by the brightly coloured
illustrations which bring the story to life.
They are emotive and have movement with vibrant colours and lots of
detail which really catch the eye and tell the story very well.
With a feel-good ending, which brings the story to a
satisfying conclusion there are several messages which are included to raise
awareness about normalising child custody arrangements and co-parenting in order
to help children in those situations find comfort and a sense of normality.
With a reading age of 3 - 9 years, I liked the words
and terminology used throughout the book; it is ideal as there are no lengthy
words or words which young children might not understand.
The
book is beautifully presented with superb attention to detail; colourful
illustrations are on every other page, ideal for youngsters to become absorbed
in whilst the story is being read to them. They will also help parents reading
to young children explain the importance of being part of a blended family unit
and the issues which may need addressing for those children who are part of
such.
The book’s compact size makes it manageable for a child with
small hands to hold. Plus, it has easy to
slide pages which make it easier for small hands eagerly wanting to turn over
to the next part of the story to handle.
The
wipe-clean front and back covers are an additional bonus, ideal for parents
reading it to children with sticky fingers.
This is a beautiful story of strength, love, family, and how
one little boy finds the power to be brave in this big wide modern world.
The book is skilfully illustrated by Catherine
Stait-Gardner.
Reviewer - Anne Pritchard
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