Description
By (author) Milbourne, Anna – Milbourne, Anna – Prada, Sandra de la; By (author) Milbourne Anna; Illustrated by Prada, Sandra de la
The fear of being alone is common to many young children. Sweetly told from the little girl”s perspective, this story explores that worry in a gentle, humorous way, coming to a comforting conclusion that might help allay any similar fears a reader may have. Beautiful laser-cut doorways and threads of connection as she calls to her father or he sings to her from different rooms illustrate her feelings throughout the book. The little girl and her family are brought warmly to life in the gorgeous, characterful artwork.
Biographical note
Growing up on the Wirral and in Germany, Anna wrote plays about talking animals, and stories about naughty children, and drew on every available surface. After school, she did an Art Foundation course, then a degree in German Literature & Philosophy at Oxford University. In 1998 she found her perfect job at Usborne in London, writing about everything from curious penguins to trips to the Moon.
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Explores the fear of being alone, with a gentle, reassuring conclusion.
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