Available Formats
Joy
By (Author) Yasmeen Ismail
Illustrated by Jenni Desmond
Walker Books Ltd
Walker Books Ltd
1st June 2020
4th June 2020
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
823.92
Short-listed for Nottingham Childrens Book Award 2020 (UK)
Paperback
32
Width 232mm, Height 270mm, Spine 3mm
185g
A delightfully upbeat read-aloud picture book, perfect to share with very young children.
Bounce bounce, ding-a-ling, ring ring, lets sing! I feel joy! From an award-winning author and illustrator pairing comes an irresistibly energetic read-aloud picture book. Join the bouncy little kitten as she plays with her favourite toy and uh oh falls down with a trip-trip-slip. But with a little hug, a kiss and a squeeze, shes going to be just fine. A truly joyful celebration of the love between parent and child.
Fun, free and filled with love, this is the perfect book to share with your favourite little people. * Fallen Star Stories *
The rhythmic, onomatopoeic text makes this a read-aloud treat of a picture book with a reassuring message of parental love. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
This sweet, uplifting story about a beginners class is written and illustrated by a karate champion and teacher. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Yasmeen Ismail is an award-winning illustrator and animator who has a love of inks, paints and watercolours. She has won The New York Times' Best Illustrated Book Award and the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award and been longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Her previous books for Walker include Kiki & Bobo's Birthday Surprise and Kiki & Bobo's Sunny Day. Yasmeen is originally from Ireland, but now lives in Bristol.
Jenni Desmond is an illustrator, artist and picture book author, working from a studio in a rattling railway arch in east London. She graduated with distinction from the Masters in Children's Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art (APU). Her first picture book won the Cambridgeshire "Read it Again" Picture Book award 2013. Her most recent book for Walker is On the Night of the Shooting Star, written by Amy Hest. Jenni lives in London, N16. Visit Jenni's website: www.jennidesmond.com