A beautiful intergenerational story about love and loss.
WENDY MEDDOUR is the author and illustrator of A Hen in the
Wardrobe which won the John C Laurence Award for writing that
improves relations between races. It was also shortlisted for the
Branford Boase Award for an outstanding first novel.
Wendy was brought up in Aberystwyth and spent many years teaching
English at Oxford University. She is also the author of the Wendy
Quill books and writes and paints from her home in Wiltshire.
Daniel Egneus is a multiple award-winning artist known for his
rich, magical and vibrant illustration style. He has successfully
collaborated with writers such as Neil Gaiman on his American Gods
quartet, as well as regularly illlustrating for fashion labels such
as Chanel.
`Egneus's warm, rich light-filled collages and Meddour's perfectly
judged, very simple text effortlessly convey sorrow and abiding
love.'
The Guardian
`Well-paced and closely structured, this story works on every
level, with Egneus' watercolors showing a range of emotion and
activity, balancing clutter with space...Peaceful and
heartfelt.
and The larger-than-life, almost dreamy illustrations show readers
what Lubna sees and feels, and the rawness of both text and images
penetrates the heart. . . . A true celebration of the endless
creativity and resilience of children.'
Kirkus Reviews
`This warm and touching picturebook, about a child's kindness to
another, features children who have crossed a sea from a war to
live in a world of tents. Evocative drawings express sadness and
hope. - One to Watch Out For'
The Sunday Times
`A timely story of displacement, loss, friendship and
kindness-universal messages with timeless appeal.-'
Booklist, starred review
`A truly important story about the refugee crisis and the power of
friendship. Highly recommended.-'
School Library Journal
`This is a beautiful book, all rich colour and unusual angles, with
some clever touches. '
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