Lucky Me Written by Lawrence Schimel Illustrated by Juan Camilo Mayorga Oratia Publishing; RRP: $25.99 Hardback This book acknowledges a range of themes, but at its core, it celebrates the different abilities and strengths that make us unique, including families of different sizes to disability in the form of being visually impaired. A disability means that Bruno’s brother does some things differently, but it does not hold him back. On the contrary – he can do amazing things that others can’t! In the end, Bruno shows we all have something to feel lucky about. The simple colour palette and illustrations add to the simplicity of the story. Although the illustrations appear simple they offer a variety of detail, diversity and world view many young children will relate to. For tamariki 3+. When Grandpa Wore a Tutu Written by Dawn McMillan Illustrated by Jenny Cooper Scholastic; RRP: $21.99 Paperback A hilarious story about a Grandpa who had been a dairy farmer and how he and other local farmers performed Swan Lake for the village concert at the country ball. Grandpa practices his ballet moves in the cow shed, with Grandma sewing his tutu for his starring role on stage which he wore with his gumboots. After this story the grandchild is given the tutu and is captured dancing with his gumboots on! Children will love this idea of their grandfather wearing a tutu from a book that is fun, thoughtful and subtly about difference. The humorous illustrations by this experienced illustrator capture the story perfectly. For tamariki 3+. To be in the draw to win a Penguin Random House Prize Pack answer this question, Who turns policemen into apple trees? (Answer to be found in Resource Reviews.) Email your answer with your contact and postal details to publications@ecc.org.nz by Friday 19 January 2024 to go in the draw. Penguin Random House Prize Pack Penguin Random House has kindly donated a prize pack for a lucky Swings and Roundabouts reader, with the pack containing THREE Books! Competition Winners Congratulations to Maree Reardon from Kindercare Learning Centres, Albany who won 3 Penguin Random House books for their ECE centre. December 2023 { 40 }
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