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A beautifully illustrated lyrical children’s picture book about family change, loss and hope.A powerful and uplifting story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy and his mum, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and stunningly illustrated by British artist... Read More
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Two People Can

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A beautifully illustrated lyrical children’s picture book about family change, loss and hope.

A powerful and uplifting story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy and his mum, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and stunningly illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring.


Shingai's father has gone and Shingai and his mum are all alone and feeling lost. Shingai can’t contain the whirlwind of emotions inside him any more. He needs to let his feelings out.

A beautiful heartfelt story about the complex range of emotions a child experiences when a parent leaves, told from the perspective of a young boy. An important book for kids about dealing with family change and overcoming sadness with hope and acceptance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008658724

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Kumusha Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maisie Paradise Shearring

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Maisie Paradise Shearring is an author and illustrator based in Hull, UK. Maisie studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating in 2013. In 2015, Maisie graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a Distinction in an MA in Children's Book Illustration. In 2015-2016, she was mentored by Nick Sharratt as part of the Picturehooks scheme, and in April 2015, Maisie won the International Award for Illustration at Bologna Children's Book Fair.

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