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A01=Deborah Kelly
A12=Nicky Johnston
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Author_Deborah Kelly
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The Mosaic

★★★★★
★★★★★

English

By (author): Deborah Kelly

Illustrated by: Nicky Johnston

Frankie discovers that beautiful things can be made from broken pieces, in this sensitive and hopeful story about family separation. One day, Mums vase breaks, and everything changes. All of a sudden, Frankies Dad doesnt live at home anymore, and Nana has come to stay for a while. Frankies life has broken apart just like the vase, and she feels upset and lost. Then Nana has an ideaFull of expressive, colourful illustrations, The Mosaic is an optimistic story about parental separation and the healing power of art. Little readers will delight in following Nana and Frankie as they go on an adventure and find an unexpected source of hope and inspiration. They will see that while some changes can feel sad and overwhelming at first, they can also lead to happiness if we know where to look. Children all over the world are impacted by parental divorce and separation. The Mosaic offers a fresh perspective, focussing on the good that can come from change and giving children comfort in a time of grief and uncertainty. Inspired by the authors conversations with her own children, it is a uniquely personal story that will help any children going through difficult changes to find hope, resilience and joy. See more
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Will deliver when available. Publication date 15 Oct 2024

Product Details
  • Dimensions: 255 x 245mm
  • Publication Date: 02 Oct 2024
  • Publisher: Exisle Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: Australia
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 5-7
  • ISBN13: 9781922539731

About Deborah Kelly

Deborah Kelly grew up in New Zealand but has also lived in Japan and Scotland. She is the author of numerous childrens picture books short stories educational readers and chapter books. These include The Chalk Rainbow and The Doll Box both with EK Books. Deborah has presented her picture books to young readers in schools libraries and also as part of literary festivals. Deborahs work with books extends to having worked in a bookstore voluntary work for Books in Homes Australia and reviewing books for Reading Time Magazine. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology with a special interest in literacy. Nicky Johnston has published several bestselling and award-winning titles including At the End of Holyrood Lane The Fix-It Man Grandma Forgets The Incredibly Busy Mind of Bowen Bartholomew Crisp Saying Goodbye to Barkley This is My Dad Upside-Down Friday and Jørns Magnificent Imagination all with EK Books.Nickys illustration style is often described as whimsical playful narrative emotive and colourful. She loves to work in watercolour ink pencils and pastel. As a primary teacher and acclaimed presenter Nicky thoroughly enjoys leading illustrator workshops and visiting schools. She is passionate about inspiring a love for reading in young children and encouraging them to use their imagination and develop their own ideas.

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