PublishedWild Publications, February 2013 |
ISBN9780646593234 |
FormatSoftcover, 32 pages |
Dimensions24cm × 17.5cm × 0.4cm |
There was a flash of lightning.
The wind screeched.
And the thunder roared...
Discover what happens when Boo, the owlet, leans out of the hollow to see what the noise is all about.
Boo and the Big Storm is a profoundly moving story about compassion. Wendy Lawrence's text is poignant in its simplicity and powerful in the message it carries: That a love and an understanding of one's local natural environment can have a far-reaching healing effect on all involved. Glen Vause's illustrations compliment the words perfectly with their rich use of texture and lighting, and they create, for the reader, the irresistible character of Boo, a baby owl. Visually, the book is stunning and reads aloud beautifully for young children. All in all, Boo and the Big Storm is a timely work in its themes and a superb addition to this year's list of new Australian picture books.
Matt Ottley - Author Artist Musician
What a treasure of a picture book: "Boo" is an absolute star! This fast-paced, tension-filled story will have little ones on the edge of their seats, hanging on every word until 'their' loveable little owl is safe. Both Boo and Farmer Goodman have delightful personalities, and it takes real talent to be able to bring that out with such economy of text. I can't wait for Wendy Lawrence's next book - and I predict her young fans will be ahead of me in the queue!
Marg McAlister - Author
