Description
'So go and play and live and learn.
It's your world now, this is your turn
to think and ask and make and do.
The world is magic, just like you!'
A beautiful, moving and funny celebration of life that highlights the potential of each and every child. This is the perfect book to read out loud - helping children to appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world, and the great things that they can do. It also allows them to understand some of the setbacks that may occur along the way. And the overall message is that whatever happens, you will always be loved by those closest to you.
Barry Falls' illustrations burst from the page with exuberant detail while his rhyming text is a delight to read. This is a gorgeous, funny and thought-provoking celebration of where you might go and what you might do in life.
About the Author
Barry Falls is an illustrator, living in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He graduated from Ulster University in 2005 and works for a range of clients in publishing, design and advertising. His clients include The New York Times, Orange, Unicef, NSPCC and The Guardian. He has won multiple awards and lectures in illustration at Ulster University.
Reviews
'This bright, busy book - the text delivered via an irresistible bouncy rhyme - presents children with lots to look at, and lots to think about too ... The artwork is contemporary but the message is timeless and it's an excellent book for parent and child to share.'
* LoveReading4Kids *
'A humorous celebration of the world and the potential of each and every child. Ideal for reading aloud, this book takes you on a ride of ups and downs, all the while reassuring children that their parents will always love them.'
* Mama Magazine *'It sparks joy and wonder at the world and its endless possibilities through bouncy, rhyming text and immersive illustrations... Gender stereotypes are smashed and all corners of the world are represented.... An absolute gem.'
* The Little Literary Society *'This sweet, earnest picture book is imaginatively and vibrantly illustrated and will engage young readers with its celebration of parental love and human potential'
* Children's Books Ireland *'A perfect book to share with a young child as both the text and illustrations lead to discussion'
* Carousel *'The illustrations are packed with details and items to discover ... There is plenty to be pored over, perhaps at bedtime, and the reassuring message may leave a child happily dreaming of potential future careers.'
* Armadillo Magazine *'A beautiful celebration of the world and how each and every one of us can see and do wonderful things. It's Dr Seuss mixed with Oliver Jeffers and it's fab.'
* Angels and Urchins Magazine *'A gorgeous celebration of the world we live in!'
* The Book Activist *'It's impossible not to feel inspired and moved by It's Your World Now! ... A visual feast you'll be happy to pore over for hours and hours.'
* Storytime Magazine *'A beautiful, lyrical and funny picture book.'
* Primary Times *'Unusual and inspirational... It will help children to appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world and the things they can achieve.'
* Parents in Touch *'Unusual and inspirational... It will help children to appreciate the wonderful things that exist in the world and the things they can achieve.'
* Parents in Touch *'For any child this will be a treasure trove of discovery'
* Minerva Reads *'This bright, busy book - the text delivered via an irresistible bouncy rhyme - presents children with lots to look at, and lots to think about too...'
* LoveReading4Kids.co.uk Debut of the Month *'Such a positive, uplifting and inspiring book.'
* Diverse Kids Books *'Written with the gentle rhyme and humour of Dr Seuss... the book [has] huge potential and I'm looking forward to seeing what Falls does next'
* Irish Independent *'A colourful and heart-warming story.'
* Irish News *'This gorgeous, rhyming story - packed with Falls' vibrant, colour-soaked illustrations - celebrates every child's potential and a parent's unconditional love, but also explains some of the setbacks that life inevitably throws up. ... A beautiful and funny celebration of the world and the potential of each and every child.'
* Lancashire Evening Post *'This bright, busy book - the text delivered via an irresistible bouncy rhyme - presents children with lots to look at, and lots to think about too ... The artwork is contemporary but the message is timeless and it's an excellent book for parent and child to share.'
* LoveReading4Kids *
'[A] beautifully illustrated rhythmical picture book.'
* Creative Steps Magazine *'This sweet, earnest picturebook is imaginatively and vibrantly illustrated and will engage young readers with its celebration of parental love and human potential.'
* Children's Book Ireland *'It's inspiring, heartwarming and, as you can see, beautifully illustrated to boot.'
* Book Trust *'The kind of book that demands to be read again, immediately [after] the final page is reached... do it!'
* Books for Keeps magazine *'This book is packed with so many wonderful things I hardly know where to start ... This is ultimately an absolutely captivating book that is completely heart-warming!'
* Book Bairn *Book Information
ISBN 9781843654100
Author Barry Falls
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Pavilion Children's Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 220mm * 3mm
