Mirror

Arabic/ English

Jeannie Baker, Jeannie Baker

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Arabic

Walker Books
01 November 2010

Two diverse countries and cultures are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.

This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously – one from the left, the other from the right. Page by page, we experience the lives of two little boys – one from an urban family in Sydney, Australia, the other from Morocco. From busy motorways to desert landscapes, these worlds couldn't be further apart. Yet with the journey of a homemade Moroccan carpet into the Australian boy's home, we can see how these separate lives become intertwined. At the book's conclusion, the family in Sydney can be seen enjoying their new purchase together while the Moroccan family are surfing the internet. A powerful book, Mirror illustrates how our lives reflect each other and that we are all, even in some small way, connected.

By: Jeannie Baker
Illustrated by: Jeannie Baker
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 10mm, Width: 275mm, Spine: 260mm
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9781406309140
ISBN 10: 1406309141
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 01 November 2010
Recommended Age: From 5 to 7 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 5-7 years , 0-5 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeannie Baker is the author and illustrator of a number of children's picture books, including the award-winning Where the Forest Meets the Sea. Her characteristic use of mixed media to create detailed and elaborate collages is stunning and unique. She lives in Australia.

Reviews for Mirror (Arabic/ English)

An engaging and educational picture book…spectacularly detailed. * Bookseller Buyer's Guide * …a fascinating, engaging and educational picture book exploring the themes of culture and identity. -- Jeannie Baker * Bookseller * Stunning! How else to describe Jeannie Baker’s astonishing new picture book Mirror. -- Marilyn Brocklehurst * Bookseller * …this is an important book about diversity that makes a lasting impression. -- Jake Hope * Bookseller * A life-affirming work. * The Bookseller * Mirror is the seasons most remarkable book…original and brilliantly executed. -- Kate Kellaway * The Observer * Featured/recommended * The Boston Globe * Uses the mirror metaphor to wordlessly explore our actions * Early Years Educator * This is a book which demands to be shared and discussed. * Books for Keeps *

Winner of Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Awards: Children's Book 2011
Winner of Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Awards: Children's Book 2011.
Winner of British Book Design and Production Awards 2011 (UK)
Winner of CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Picture Book 2011 (Australia)
Winner of CBCA Picture Book of the Year 2011 (Australia)