Annie and Moon
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The illustration on the front of BfK this month is from Let's Go Home, Little Bear by Martin Waddell and illustrated by Barbara Firth (see Authorgraph for details). The book is published by Walker Books and we thank them for their help in using this illustration.
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Illustrated by Lesley Moyes
Few books tackle the problems of adjustment that follow the break-up of a family with such a sure, but light, touch. Tight and powerful illustrations, together with strong, uncompromising and economical writing, give this book a biting edge which can be disturbing. Obliquely, through the relationship between Annie and her cat as they struggle together to come to terms with their new lives, we are drawn closer and closer to Annie's feelings. One of my older infants wondered whether Moon was real or was he 'how Annie feels'? At whatever level you read this - it's special!
