Mirror
By (Author) Jeannie Baker
Illustrated by Jeannie Baker
Walker Books Ltd
Walker Books Ltd
1st November 2010
1st November 2010
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
A823.40
Winner of British Book Design and Production Awards 2011 (UK)
Hardback
48
Width 275mm, Height 10mm, Spine 260mm
560g
Two diverse countries and cultures are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.
This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously one from the left, the other from the right. Page by page, we experience the lives of two little boys one from an urban family in Sydney, Australia, the other from Morocco. From busy motorways to desert landscapes, these worlds couldn't be further apart. Yet with the journey of a homemade Moroccan carpet into the Australian boy's home, we can see how these separate lives become intertwined. At the book's conclusion, the family in Sydney can be seen enjoying their new purchase together while the Moroccan family are surfing the internet. A powerful book, Mirror illustrates how our lives reflect each other and that we are all, even in some small way, connected.
An engaging and educational picture bookspectacularly detailed. * Bookseller Buyer's Guide *
a fascinating, engaging and educational picture book exploring the themes of culture and identity. -- Jeannie Baker * Bookseller *
Stunning! How else to describe Jeannie Bakers astonishing new picture book Mirror. -- Marilyn Brocklehurst * Bookseller *
this is an important book about diversity that makes a lasting impression. -- Jake Hope * Bookseller *
A life-affirming work. * The Bookseller *
Mirror is the seasons most remarkable bookoriginal and brilliantly executed. -- Kate Kellaway * The Observer *
Featured/recommended * The Boston Globe *
Uses the mirror metaphor to wordlessly explore our actions * Early Years Educator *
This is a book which demands to be shared and discussed. * Books for Keeps *
Jeannie Baker is the author and illustrator of a number of children's picture books, including the award-winning Where the Forest Meets the Sea and the critically acclaimed dual language picture book Mirror. Her characteristic use of mixed media to create detailed and elaborate collages is stunning and unique. Originally from the UK, Jeannie lives in Australia. Find Jeannie online at www.jeanniebaker.com.