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When I Was a Child
When I Was a Child
Paperback
Published:
7 March, 2019
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Description
This stunning book is a celebration of the special bond between a grandparent and child as they share the magic, joy and love in the world, both past and present.
There is magic in everything.
The world is a spinning star,
No matter how old you are.
When I Was a Child brings together two of the most exciting talents in children's books - Andy Stanton, the bestselling author of Mr Gum, and David Litchfield, the award-winning creator of The Bear and The Piano.
'Dazzles from cover to cover' Observer
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781444928860 |
| ISBN10 | 1444928864 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 212 g |
| Product Dimensions | 240 x 290 x 5 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Hachette Children's Group |
| Format | Paperback |
Media Reviews
While many children's books are a gentle nudge to marvel at the everyday, to see the magic in the mundane, some of the best conjure an enchanting vision of the world and plunge readers straight in. When I Was a Child (Hodder Children's, GBP12.99) is one such book: a new collaboration between acclaimed authors Andy Stanton (the Mr Gum series) and David Litchfield (creator of The Bear and the Piano books; on illustrating duties here), which looks at life through the eyes of a grandmother and her granddaughter Emily and dazzles from cover to cover. To begin, we see how life was once a colourful "crystal jewel", full of fun for the grandmother until "the magic shrank away. And it's not around today." As Emily resolves to show her grandmother that the world is still extraordinary, the story's images grow ever more fantastical. Reminiscent of Studio Ghibli animations and the tender drawings of Oliver Jeffers, mysterious creatures grin from the sky, seahorses swim under the toes of paddling children and landscapes buzz with life. A celebration of intergenerational affection, it also has a subtle but thoughtful environmental message running through, with the grandmother describing how in her childhood "the rivers ran young and wild". Above all, though, it's a reminder not to forget how wise kids can be: "Come with me," Emily says. "I can show you how to see." * The Observer *
This book from acclaimed duo Andy Stanton and David Litchfield tells the story of life as seen through a world-weary grandmother's eyes, and how her granddaughter Emily is the one who gives her the power to see magic and hope in the world again. We love books that show how transformative a child's wonder can be: "Come with me," says Emily, "I can show you how to see." The illustrations are stunning. This might just be the perfect gift for grandparent to share with grandchild. * Culture Kids *
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Author's Bio
Andy Stanton has written eight books about Mr Gum, along with further successful fiction and picture book titles. He was overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award for You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum! and won the inaugural Roald Dahl Funny Prize for Mr Gum and the Dancing Bear. He has twice won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book With Pictures, and been shortlisted for a host of other awards. David Litchfield first started to draw when he was very young, creating comics for his older brother and sister. Since then his work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, books and on T-shirts. David's first picture book The Bear and the Piano won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. He lives in Bedfordshire.