Mirror

By Jeannie Baker

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.

Categories: Picture Books

For readers aged: 5+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781406309140
  • Published: 01 Nov 2010
  • Price: £12.99
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  • Size: 250 x 270 mm
  • Pages: 48

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'An engaging and educational picture book…spectacularly detailed.' Bookseller Buyer's Guide

'…a fascinating, engaging and educational picture book exploring the themes of culture and identity.' Bookseller

'Stunning! How else to describe Jeannie Baker’s astonishing new picture book Mirror.' Bookseller

'…this is an important book about diversity that makes a lasting impression.' Bookseller

'A life-affirming work.' The Bookseller

'Mirror is the seasons most remarkable book…original and brilliantly executed.' 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

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