The Wish Factory
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Cover Story
On the front of BfK this month is the cover of On Christmas Eve by Peter Collington - see his accompanying piece in this issue. The book was published by Heinemann (the paperback version is now available) and the animated film will be shown on TV at Christmas - all details are given at the foot of Peter Collington's delightful double-page spread. We thank Heinemann for their help in using this illustration.
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The Wish Factory
There are faint overtones of Maurice Sendak, echoes of The Night Kitchen, and a touch of Max about this book. Oliver flies to the Wish Factory to protect himself against the Bad Dream which he defeats just as 'morning came quite soon'. Less dark and complex than Sendak, however, the world we're in is gentler in both writing and illustration, and small children will find the story straightforward and reassuring, especially if they're afraid of the dark. Good for reading aloud. The clear, large hand-lettering will also help early readers.
