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Master storyteller Michael Foreman's has created a timely and moving story of a child creating a garden of hope in the midst of poverty and war.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Pencil drawing illustrations, which start mostly in greys. Scenes of devastation, war damage and a barbed wire fence dividing here from there. It looks like the people over there won. Their buildings aren't blown apart. And they have trees; small specks of colour to punctuate the grey.
Against a backdrop that could be anywhere in the world where action spoke louder than words, comes a small boy.
His simple act: to nurture a small green shoot of life.
His rewards: a beautiful flourishing vine, butterflies, rainbow-coloured birds, children playing...and the attentions of the soldiers from over there who tear it all down.
His response: a silent collaboration with a girl from beyond the fence. They jointly tend and nurse a bigger, stronger vine which envelops the barbed wire fence with roots on either side.
This is a three hankie message of hope, of human spirit, of a small act of love and beauty defeating arsenals full of hate and ugliness. Stunning.
Against a backdrop that could be anywhere in the world where action spoke louder than words, comes a small boy.
His simple act: to nurture a small green shoot of life.
His rewards: a beautiful flourishing vine, butterflies, rainbow-coloured birds, children playing...and the attentions of the soldiers from over there who tear it all down.
His response: a silent collaboration with a girl from beyond the fence. They jointly tend and nurse a bigger, stronger vine which envelops the barbed wire fence with roots on either side.
This is a three hankie message of hope, of human spirit, of a small act of love and beauty defeating arsenals full of hate and ugliness. Stunning.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a delightful book this is. Michael Foreman tells the tale of a boy who nurtures a plant in a war-torn country, watching it grow until it becomes a symbol of hope. It's a picture book, but the story is aimed at around the 7-8 year old range and is beautifully told. The illustrations are mostly monochrome but there is a wonderful contrast between the greys of the landscape and the bright greens that come as the plant grows to full fruition.
Simply lovely. There's not much more to say.
Simply lovely. There's not much more to say.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent picture book with a serious theme. A must read for adults to share with children of all ages.Meaningful, beautiful illustrations that can provoke much discussion and interaction. Great depth of meaning beyond the text.Thoroughly recommendedA Child's Garden: A Story of Hope]Also recommend similar theme By Michael Morpurgo[[ASIN:1406317985 The Kites Are Flying!
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Outstanding story book
This is a life changing book. I used it for a whole school assembly. The story works on so many different levels. Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Jones
Thought provoking and inspiring
Ditto all of the above. I chose this for my toddler and she loves the way the garden grows. I got it from the library but intend to buy it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by BBKF
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