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Home in the Rain
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The extraordinary touches a seemingly ordinary moment of family life, in this tender, heart-warming story.
“A remarkable story … young and old readers will be spellbound throughout this torrential tale” Observer
The Winner of the Australian Prime Minister's Literary Award 2017
Home in the Rain follows Francie and her mum, who is expecting a baby girl, as they drive home from Grandma’s in the heavy rain. When they're still far from home, they stop for a picnic.
As the car steams up, Francie presses her little finger on the window, spelling out "Daddy" and "Mummy" and leaving one space free, ready and waiting for the name of her soon-to-be sister...
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Bob Graham's Home in the Rain is lauded for its exceptional use of illustrations that deeply enhance the storytelling, creating a vivid atmosphere through meticulous details and varying perspectives. Critics praise its warmth, thought-provoking narrative, and exquisite craftsmanship. The book skillfully captures the essence of an ordinary yet extraordinary day in family life, encouraging empathy and mutual understanding.
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ISBN: 9781406379785
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 January 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Bob Graham
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway-winning author-illustrator who has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's picture books including The Poesy Ring, How to Heal a Broken Wing, How the Sun Got to Coco's House, Max, Jethro Byrde: Fairy Child and April Underhill: Tooth Fairy. His 2011 title, A Bus Called Heaven, is endorsed by Amnesty International UK and was the winner of the 2012 Children's Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award – a prize Bob has won an unprecedented seven times. He has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister's Literary Award in Australia twice, in 2014 for Silver Buttons and in 2017 for Home in the Rain. Bob lives in Melbourne.
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