I liked how this beautifully illustrated book focused on community and sharing
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Author Amy Adeney spent a decade teaching at primary school and, prior to that, worked in public relations. Afterward, she decided to pursue her passion and founded Busy Bookworms, a weekly book club for preschoolers that used picture books to create engaging educational activities.
The concept behind Busy Bookworms — using books to entertain, teach, challenge, inspire, imagine, and to promote sharing — are evident in Adeney’s latest book, The Little Street Library, charmingly illustrated by Erin McLean. In this book, the character Rafi embodies these principles.
Rafi is sad when her best friend and fellow book lover, Leo, with whom she has shared many imaginary adventures, moves away. Despite her sadness, she decides to take action by setting up a street library in her front yard. Although hesitant about its success, she waits patiently and eagerly, eventually discovering that people are connecting with the idea. By the end, her resilience pays off and she finds herself surrounded by neighbours, sharing happy times with her community.
With the rise in popularity of street libraries and community sharing through books, this publication is timely. Although aimed at young readers, it is also a perfect read for adults working in community spaces, as it is a lively and meaningful way to share their message. Similarly, it is a great tool for educators to kickstart educational activities in the classroom.
Reviewed by Rebecca Wu
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Distributed by: Affirm Press
Released: June 2024
RRP: $24.99
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