With lyrical text and gorgeous artwork, this poignant picture book is perfect for discussing all of life’s toughest challenges-a big move, a divorce, long-distance separation, or even the current refugee crisis-in a way that’s reassuring and inspiring for children and adults alike. until another traveler joins him, bearing the seed to build a new home. At last, the boy finds land, but it doesn't feel complete. I thought a lot about the book Teacup, by Rebecca Young when making.
And some days, the smallest amount of hope grows into something glorious. 120 2-sided screen print, paper boats & paper teacups folded from screen printed. Some days, storms threaten to overturn his boat. Some days, the journey is peaceful, and the skies are cloudless and bright. PreS-Gr 3 In this moving, allegorical tale, a young boy searches for a new homeland, taking with him only a book, bottle, blanket, and teacup full of earth from where he used to play. He brings with him a teacup full of earth from the place where he grew up, and sets off to sea. “A lyrical tale of leaving home and finding a new one…Thought-provoking and arrestingly beautiful.”Ī boy must leave his home and find another. “A potent discussion starter… Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope. The Speedy Sloth (illustrated by Heath McKenzie) is ALIA’s National Simultaneous Storytime picture book for 2023. “ moving, allegorical tale… inspiring reflection and empathy” Teacup (illustrated by Matt Ottley) won the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature in the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards 2016 and has been published internationally.
A stunning picture book that addresses life’s big journeys with hope, beauty, and reassurance
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