Two People Can

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A lyrical and uplifting picture book story about a young boy dealing with the sudden absence of a parent, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and beautifully illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring.
Shingai's father has gone and Shingai and his mum are all alone and feeling lost. Shingai cant contain the whirlwind inside any more. He needs to let his feelings out.

A stunning story, beautifully illustrated, about the complex range of emotions a child experiences when a parent leaves, told from the perspective of a young boy. An important book about overcoming sadness with hope, love and empathy, that will help children understand their feelings . . . and ultimately help them find a way forward.

Author Bio

Maisie Paradise Shearring is an author and illustrator based in Hull, UK. Maisie studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating in 2013. In 2015, Maisie graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a Distinction in an MA in Children's Book Illustration. In 2015-2016, she was mentored by Nick Sharratt as part of the Picturehooks scheme, and in April 2015, Maisie won the International Award for Illustration at Bologna Children's Book Fair.