The Smile Shop
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Smile Shop
By (Author) Satoshi Kitamura
Scallywag Press
Scallywag Press
1st February 2024
1st February 2024
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Money
Childrens / Teenage emotions: Compassion, empathy, kindness
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality and inclusio
Physical Properties
Paperback
32
Width 230mm, Height 260mm, Spine 4mm
Description
**Nominated for the 2021 Kate Greenaway Medal**
Age range 3 to 6
Award-winning artist Satoshi Kitamura delivers the powerful message that kindness is more important than money.
A small boy is planning how to spend his first ever pocket money when disaster strikes and he's left with only one coin. His day seems to be ruined until he sees a Smile Shop. In a surprise ending, the world is put to rights and suddenly the whole world is smiling again!
This wonderful picture book is packed with beautifully observed illustrations, full of gentle humour and intricate detail, which reflect a multicultural, multi-ethnic town Booktrust
This gentle story offers a different perspective on the commercial messaging that children meet elsewhere. Kitamura works every spread to maximum effect Books for Keeps
