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Blue by Sarah Christou is a charming tale that follows the adventures of a young boy who discovers a vibrant world beyond his imagination. As he encounters magical creatures and learns valuable lessons about friendship and bravery, the boy's journey turns into a heartwarming exploration of self-discovery filled with wonder and excitement. This delightful children's book captivates young readers with its enchanting storyline and vivid illustrations.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories that explore themes of friendship and self-discovery, perfect for young readers who love adventures and vivid storytelling. The engaging plot and delightful illustrations make it an excellent choice for children eager to dive into a tale full of imagination and warmth.

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A warm hug of a book thatencourages children to open up about their feelings,from FAB Prize Winner author/illustrator.

An extraordinary debut! A warm hug of a book that encourages children to open up about their feelings, from FAB Prize Winner author/illustrator.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Once I had a secret that was big and monstery... I thought of it as Blue.

But Blue the monster doesn't have to be scary. And he doesn't have to be a secret. After all, we all feel blue from time to time and talking about it helps.

A friendly, gentle story to help young children navigate big emotions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571376353

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Sarah Christou is completing an MA in Children's Book Illustrationat Cambridge School of Art. She won the Faber/Andlyn FAB Prize for Illustration in 2019. In 2020 shecompleted a NCFE Cache Level 2 Certificate in UnderstandingChildren and Young People's Mental Health. She isbased in Saffron Waldon, near Cambridge.Sarah was inspired by her experiences of childhood traumaand the complex-PTSD it left her with. She used talkingtherapy as an adult to help her process her childhood experiences,learning that talking is key to managing mentalhealth, an idea that sits at the heart of Blue.

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