A lyrical lullaby tale that's perfect for bedtime.
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What can you do with a patch of black, a moon and a silver star? From a magical wish-granting cloak to a hammock rocked by jungle animal friends, there's nothing that a patch of night-time sky can't become with a bit of imagination, and certainly no need to be afraid of the dark. Rachel Rooney's charming text is accompanied by beautiful, evocative illustrations from Deborah Allwright.
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Rachel Rooney was born in London and is the fifth of six children. She trained as a special needs teacher and now works with children with autism, runs writing workshops and still finds time to create wonderful, and often playful, poems. A published poet, Rachel's collection THE LANGUAGE OF CAT (Francis Lincoln) has been nominated for the 2012 CILIP Carnegie Medal. Rachel lives in Brighton with her three sons and their dog. A PATCH OF BLACK is her first picture book. Deborah Allwright used an ironing board as a drawing table when she was a child, which meant she was limited to drawing snakes, giraffes and other long, thin animals. Now a fully grown, exceptionally talented and highly acclaimed illustrator, Deborah lives in North London and works in a big shared studio - which means she can draw whatever she wants, and not just long, thin animals. Deborah has previously illustrated two other books for Macmillan, including DINOSAUR SLEEPOVER (978-0-330-50955-8).
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A really fantastic simple poetry style story for younger children, with a great message. Great illustrations too. We love it.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful picture book, ideal for little ones afraid of the dark. Highly recommended.
8 Jan 2013
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very well received Christmas present for my 5 year old niece, apparently it's become 'the favourite' bedtime story for both her and her older sister. Both girls have a fear of the dark and Rachel Rooney's soothing words have done much to alleviate the problem. Shall be looking out for more from this writer.
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A beautifully presented book that is a pleasure to read and own. Very well written indeed and a big thankyou to the author!
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