Willy the Wizard
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Cover Story
The cover illustration for our 100th issue is by Rosemary Wells for Iona Opie’s latest book, My Very First Mother Goose. Iona is the subject of our Authorgraph this month. We are grateful to Walker Books for their help in producing our September cover.
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Further adventures of Anthony Browne's unassuming but heroic chimpanzee are always welcome, and this book was no exception when I shared it with a group of seven-year-olds. The theme corresponds to a well-worn motif: here, the aspirant footballer acquires virtuoso skills after being given a pair of boots by a ghostly mentor, then discovers that the talent appears to be natural after all. Browne's adeptness as an artist and very economical storyteller infuses new life into the tale. An entertaining book to share with children of all ages.
