The Jacket - Sue-Ellen Pashley

Author: Sue-Ellen Pashley

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Cover Type: Paperback

Pages: 32 pages

Language: English

Genre: Childrens Growing Up & Facts of Life

Genre Class: Children's, Fiction, Family, Parents

A lovely picture book for every child who has outgrown a favourite toy or piece of clothing.The jacket was no ordinary jacket. It was soft, like dandelion fluff. It was warm, like the afternoon sun. It was comforting, like a hug from your favourite teddy.In The Jacket, a childs favourite piece of clothing, which she outgrows, passes on to her little sister and then is repurposed for a new life. This is a heartwarming story about growing up and learning to let go of the things you become attached to in childhood.

P>Review This beautiful story about precious things being recycled, about the love within a family will elicit sighs from the audience as it is read out loud...The stunning illustrations underscore the warmth and family closeness of the story. Using collage, Baker has beautifully presented the children at play, the jacket always in the centre of the image...Highly recommended. ReadPlus...a story that is as warm as a hug from the jacket itself. The Bottom ShelfThis is a lovely description of a treasured childhood item which is loved and passed on, re-purposed for someone else, on and on. Thea Baker uses mixed fabric and paper combined with drawing to create the illustrations,which really worked for me. Readers of many ages will find resonance with the story and it will help young children understand that they sometimes have to let go of dearly loved treasures.Recommended CBCA: Reading TimeI love this book!A beautiful story that is also wonderfully illustrated with a wonderful book design that helps to make this a special book. Like Amelias jacket, its what we call in our house "a keeper"! Trevor Cairney BlogThe Jacket shows the progression of life and things that change as children grow up. Parents will be able to recognise their own experiences in the story, and use it as a subtle tool for explaining similar situations to their children. Kids Book Review About the Author: Sue-Ellen Pashley is a writer of a copious amount of words - because if they didnt come out, shes sure theyd make her head explode. Sue-Ellen has nine published young adult and adult stories, including Aquila and Blue. The Jacket is her debut picture book. She lives near the beach in Queensland with her family, two dogs and a snake called Slide. You can find Sue-Ellen at sueellenpashleyor on Facebook and Instagram at Sue-Ellen Pashley Author.Thea Baker studied Illustration at Falmouth College of Arts before becoming a successful childrens book illustrator and author in her own right. The collage in Theas work is made with reused and recycled fabrics and papers, combined with acrylic paint, oil pastel and digital media. Originally from Somerset, she now lives on the Mornington Peninsula in Australia with her daughter and husband. Find her online at theabaker.

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