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Good News

Why the World is Not as Bad as You Think
By Rashmi Sirdeshpande
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Good News by Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a delightful children's book that focuses on the brighter side of global events. It introduces young readers to positive stories from around the world, inspiring hope and showcasing acts of kindness, innovation, and resilience. Through engaging narratives and vibrant illustrations, it encourages children to see the world with optimism and understand the impact of good deeds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for engaging and uplifting content that introduces children to positive news from around the world. The stories are designed to inspire and show that even small actions can make a big difference, making it perfect for curious young minds eager to discover the brighter side of life.

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A positive antidote for testing times, this is an anxiety-eliminating book helping readers navigate the news and change the way they think about the world for the better, from author Rashmi Sirdeshpande

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A positive, reassuring and anxiety-eliminating book helping children change the way they think about the world.

Pandemics, war, terror, natural disasters - the world seems to be full of bad news and it can all feel, well, a little bit scary. But this is just part of the story. There are in fact tons of great things happening, from robots improving health care and trees healing the planet, to everyday people helping their community with acts of kindness and the businesses fighting for good in the world.

In Good News, children will learn to become fake news detectives, sussing out what's real and what isn't. They'll discover the good news - the amazing anecdotes, case studies and figures around the globe that are making a difference. And they'll learn that if we all continue to work together, things can only keep getting better and better.

Empowering, reassuring and confidence-boosting, this book is a positive antidote for testing times.

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Good News by Rashmi Sirdeshpande is praised for its uplifting and positive message, emphasising that there is a great deal of good in the world, especially for children. According to reviews, it serves as a wonderful reminder amidst the chaos, making it a recommended read for parents and young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526363381

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wren & Rook

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Adam Hayes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Rashmi Sirdeshpande (Author)

Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a lawyer turned children's author who loves taking big ideas and making them accessible and exciting for young readers. She writes non-fiction picture books that ignite children's curiosity, as well as fictional stories that crackle with imagination. When she's not playing with words, you'll find her on her yoga mat twisting herself into all sort of shapes.

Adam Hayes (Illustrator)

Adam Hayes is a typographer and illustrator. He works on a broad range of projects from quick editorial illustrations to large-scale international campaigns.

Adam creates all of his work by hand. His typical working method is to produce lots of quick pencil sketches as response to a project brief, often drawing over and over to capture the best design approach. He develops these sketches into refined ink drawings, before manipulating and adding colour in Photoshop.

Adam lives and works in Wales with his partner, Sarah Bridgland and their two kids. When not in the studio Adam can be found either mountain biking in the hills, hiking over the moors or embarking on a family adventure.

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