The style of illustration in this book, a mix of artwork, photographs in a collage come together to create a most unusual picture book which explores the relationship between father and son in a particularly poetic and elegant way' - Librarymice. In the classroom, I would not use this book with kindergartners or first grade, but 2nd grade might be an acceptable age. Close inspection of the text and illustrations provides subtle links to World War One and ancient Greece, in particular the story of Icarus, as well as strong links to the DT curriculum. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others.

It is beautifully designed with a wealth of detail, conveying dark emotions, storms of war and weather, and a powerful sense of loss and bereavement. It warrants several readings and close observation as the imagery is layered and there is much to be gained from poring over its carefully built details. I really like that this books pulls in a new theory of passes dreams back and forth and it makes for a beautifully articulated tale of a father and son. Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.This three-week Writing Root begins by introducing the concept of dreams and how important they are in our lives.

The illustrations really do bring this picture book to life and the size of the book make it perfect for reading to groups of children. The illustrations are very effective, they're a more graphic-like design and they are very eye catching.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. This illustration would be perfect for discussing with a class at the time of remembrance day and why it is we wear poppies in a very sensitive way.

Much later, the boy, now a young man finds himself drawn once more to his father’s drawings and failed experiments. This stunning picture book by significant author Grahame Baker-Smith won the Kate Greenaway medal in 2011 and explores the relationship between a father a son. Much later, the boy, now a young man finds himself drawn once more to his fathers drawings and failed experiments. Maybe I’m confused about what the Kate Greenaway Medal is… I was under the impression that it was the UK equivalent of the Caldecott medal given in the US. Yet the moving relationship between father and son has a bitter sweet legacy and one that carries through to the next generation.

A sumptuous and eye-catching book from the outside, which doesn't disappoint when opened to reveal a stunningly illustrated and very touching story. Poetic prose woven between beautifully intricate pictures makes this an irresistible, thought provoking read. Using photographic collage and illustration, this is the first book that Grahame has both written and illustrated and the results are amazing. we are drawn into a world of impossible dreams, dreams that while beautifully described and hauntingly evocative are tinged with a deep despair.