The box includes the following books:
Hardcover: Benji's Doll By Alicia Acosta & Luis Amavisca Illustrated by Amélie Graux
Benji wants a doll more than anything in the world. When he finally gets one, he can´t wait to take it to the park to show his friends… An up-lifting story to remind us that there are no toys for boys and toys for girls – there are just toys. By the authors of I Love My Colorful Nails, Alicia Acosta and Luis Amavisca.
Hardback: Freedom, We Sing By Amyra León Illustrated by Molly Mendoza
I wonder, then, what freedom is. Is it a place? Is it a thought? Can it be stolen? Can it be bought?
As powerful as it is beautiful, Freedom, We Sing is a lyrical picture book designed to inspire and give hope to readers around the world. Molly Mendoza’s immersive, lush illustrations invite kids into the text, to ask themselves what it means to be free, while lyrical and emotive text is provided by musician Amyra León.
"Touching on topics like asylum seeking, the book explores what freedom really means and looks like...The story carries a rhythmite pace and the warm colours from the illustrations bring a sense of homeliness.""—The Independent
"It flows and glides through the images like a song and the message it leaves behind is just as bold as the artwork.”—Stories with Liv"
Hardcover: Jessica Joins The Band
“That’s too hard for you…” "You need two hands..." "You might fail..." Wouldn't things be boring if we gave up at the first hurdle?
Jessica is trying out for the school band and she’s very excited. Jessica loves music and she’s always dreamed of playing the drums. She’s even been practising at home on pots and pans using a wooden spoon!
But when she gets to school, her friends say that you need two hands to play the drums. Can Jessica find a way to make playing the drums work for her?
Jessica Joins the Band is an uplifting story about resilience, creativity and embracing what makes us different.
