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Aptly stated in the blurb this story is about a boy on a mission. His curiosity leads him to a world full of vibrant colour and brilliant satisfaction. He stumbles and staggers but never let's it dampen his spirits and perseveres until he brings back life into the city around him and makes houses homes and bring happiness back into peoples lives. This book also has a deeper meaning of trying to give importance to forgotten things and finding pleasure in what nature has to offer. You don't have to go too far away to find bliss, it might just be in your backyard. With bold colourful illustrations and simple flowing text this book is a great read for both young and old.

The world has just said goodbye to one of its favourite illustrators and authors. He left behind a wonderful legacy of images for us to enjoy for generations to come...because Sendak's work is timeless. I loved 'Where the Wild Things Are' as a child - I love it even more as an adult. Today I can appreciate even more the perfect balance of his text: not one word too many, not one word left out. As for the illustrations, they too are spot on - and I love the way Sendak uses the page as a crucial element of his design. Budding illustrators and authors: pay attention to this man. And the rest of you: just enjoy the book as it is meant to be enjoyed!

Thanks so much for the book Emma, I have written it up on a post on my blog. A wonderful children's book with the best illustrations.

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Happy days.
Bev.

Shaun Tan has a way of making the uncomfortable comfortable - through his words, yes, but perhaps more strongly through his illustrations. The Lost Thing does just this around the discomfort ones feels when one is lost and the effort others make to help the lost thing be found once again. A story that will resonate with anyone who has felt lost whether physically or emotionally (perhaps lost in bureaucracy which seems to feature in the book) and known the value of someone who has taken the time to help one find themselves again.

Love Shaun's work - it is so out of the ordinary and really resonates in the week the world has lost M. Sendak - thanks for the out of the ordinary ones!

This book is a time capsule immediately transporting readers back to longer summer holiday days spent at the beach. It's a great story for highlighting all the fun to be had with plenty of detail on sea creatures, crabs and castles. I love the strong feeling of friendship and adventure which permeates the artwork. A great book to celebrate summer or a beach holiday - well just an all round great book!

Mummy's Kisses looks adorable!

The warmth of this gorgeous book wraps you in a fragrant frangipani embrace. The greatest gift we can give our daughters and young girls is confidence and a strong sense of self. This book conveys that message in an utterly charming way. My little girl loves this story and can't wait for our frangipani tree to bloom again.

Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book to my children. We got on to talking about the underlying message of being thankful for what you have and not want more and learning to appreciate the good in what you have been given. Though a bit 'silly' - as my 4 year old put it, it is a fun read.

Such a lovely book with a beautiful message. Leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Encourages qualities of being confident and comfortable with who you are no matter what the circumstances.

Lively illustrations and simple text perfect for the emergent reader. Encourages limitless imagination and endless conversations.