Mali's Magical Day

(Hardback)

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Age range 5+

With a magical winds help, a boy finds the courage to step outside of his comfort zone, have the adventure he has wished for, and help another.

Mali wishes to have a real adventure outside the comfort of his home, but he is unsure. With the help of a magical wind, he is drawn outside to experience the world through sounds, smell, and feel before being transported to a magical place, where he meets a monkey who needs help being brave, too. This whimsical journey, with simple and charming digital collage illustrations, is a story about finding the courage to step outside one's comfort zone and shows how a child can find confidence through exploration and being independent, plus the strength to help others who lack confidence. While Mali is sight-impaired, this is not a story about disability but one that normalizes disability in a fun story that all children will relate to.

Author Bio

Victoria Byron lives in the UK with her husband and two children. She was an art teacher before obtaining an MA in Childrens Book Illustration and becoming a full-time illustrator. One of Victorias earliest memories is looking up into an old apple tree and seeing a face on the markings of a tiny apple. The rest of her childhood was spent outdoors inventing characters from snails, leaves and acorns, which has helped her create childrens stories.