A delightful, endearing debut picture book by bestselling author and activist Juno Dawson in which a sister answers everyone's questions about where her brother Bill has gone.
When Bill can't be found at school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is he on vacation? Is he lost in the park? Has he been eaten by a shark?! It's up to Bill's sister to explain…
Juno Dawson' debut picture book is a witty and fun-filled rhyming story about family, identity, and acceptance. Bold, joyful and warm-hearted, its message of love and inclusivity shines through on every page.---from the publisher
32 pages 978-1728275529 Ages 4-8
Keywords: brother and sister, rhyme, family, 4 year old, 5 year old, 6 year old, 7 year old
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When Bill can’t be found at school one day, the imaginations of the other children run wild. Is he on holiday? Is he lost in the park? Has he been eaten by a shark?! It’s up to Bill’s sister to explain…
This is a fun-filled celebration of family diversity that is filled with love, acceptance and humour as the suggestions of Bill's whereabouts are contemplated and the only response is, "Hun, you need to chill." But finally the answer is disclosed and it's not what a lot of readers will expect, but knowing little kids, one they will accept. It opens up the opportunity for discussions about not only Bill's new circumstances but also family diversity in general and the children will soon realise that no two families are the same. Such growth in tolerance in the years I've been teaching, led by books like this which expose our young readers to new situations so they are ready for them when they encounter them.
Recommended by: Barbara Braxton, Teacher Librarian New South Wales AUSTRALIA
See more of her recommendations:
500 Hats http://500hats.edublogs.org/
The Bottom Shelf http://thebottomshelf.edublogs.org/
Storybook Cushions http:// bit.ly/storybook_cushions
