Swings + Roundabouts Autumn 2021

TOMORROW GIRL By Vikki Conley Illustrated by Penelope Pratley EK Books; $24.99 Hardback Tomorrow Girl is written like a parable with its main characters being, Tomorrow, Past and Today. The story begins with Tomorrow who is always in a hurry because she doesn’t want to miss out. “You’ll catch up with the next day if you keep rushing” says Tomorrow’s mother. But when Tomorrow meets worrywart Yesterday and trips over thoughtful Today her whole world begins to slow down. One day, Tomorrow met Yesterday. Yesterday was sitting on a bench by herself. ‘Come climb with me,’ said Tomorrow. ‘Quick, let’s go!’ ‘I can’t,’ said Yesterday. ‘I fell the other day. I’ll probably fall again.’ The next time Tomorrow saw the boy, she spoke to his feet. ‘What are you doing up there?’ she said. ‘Shhh. Come and have a look,’ said the boy. ‘I haven’t got time,’ said Tomorrow. ‘Come on. I’ve seen you climb. You’re quick,’ said the boy. ‘Grab my hand… Tomorrow Girl is a quirky tale that is clever in its use of language and which delivers a timely reminder about the importance of mindfulness and allowing ourselves to slow down. With charming illustrations and its deceptively simple text this book is another great example of slowing down, being mindful and a book for both children and adults, 3+. To be in the draw to win a Penguin Random House Prize Pack answer this question, Lynley Dodd (author of A Dragon in the Wagon- in this week’s Resource Reviews) is a well-known children's author. Who is the well-known lead character in the author’s previous titles? (answer to be found in Resource Reviews) Email your answer with your contact and postal details to publications@ecc.org.nz by Friday 14 May 2021 to go in the draw. Penguin Random House Prize Pack Competition Winners Soraya Exler, Bright Horizons Childcare Centre, Drury Sharon Kennedy, BestStart Motutaiko Street, Taupō Todd Painter, Borman Village Kids, Flagsta , Hamilton Congratulations to the following winners who have won 3 Penguin Random House books for their ECE centre: Penguin Random House has kindly donated THREE prize packs for Swings and Roundabouts readers, each pack containing THREE Books! March 2021 { 43 }