Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door
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This issue’s cover is from a stunning new picture book, Mary’s Secret by David McKee (Andersen Press, 0 86264 909 9, £9.99). An ecological fable about doing without cars, McKee’s story with its bright pictures full of well observed detail is set within Mary’s cheerful family and at her school. His bold, painterly illustrations use the page so confidently and dextrously that their quirky, decorative perspectives seem entirely natural. Thanks to Andersen Press for their help in producing this September cover.
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Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door
This beautiful picture book contains three separate stories about the two fox sisters, Zelda and Ivy, and their friend Eugene. The children play wonderful games (‘I’m a famous palaeontologist’) through which we are aware of the family dynamics between big and little sister. The timing is perfect throughout, and there is always a feeling of fun. The pictures are like photographic stills, capturing the foxes in full swing, and they are packed with details which support and add to the story. A very enjoyable read.
