A remarkable picture book about wonder and hope that explores the meaning of life in ways that we can all understand. A timely story with an enduring message about the different ways to find wonder in the world.
With Matt Shanks adorable and vivid illustrations, including impressive vertical double-page spreads and many small details to keep a young reader's attention, this is a story about finding wonder in the world. This book may spark conversations about the unique journey to find meaning in life making it a great addition to any bookshelf.
Books and Publishing
It makes you change your perspective (literally), which serves as an effective metaphor for thinking about something from someone else’s point of view, while also delivering ‘wow’ illustrations that engage and delight.
Kids' Book Review
I have lived and worked my whole life in Gadigal and Boon Wurrung Country in what we now call Australia. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I do my work and I pay my respects to elders past and present. I acknowledge the sorrow of the stolen generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and through my work, aim to help as much as I can to empower and help them thrive.
The land we call Australia always was and always will be Aboriginal land.
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