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Published by Exisle Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
Table of Contents
About The Book
When Finn’s family plants a tree in the backyard, he feels responsible for it and worries the little sapling is cold, hungry or lonely.
He tries to share his breakfast with the tree, offers it his scarf, and spends the afternoon keeping it company. Just after going to bed, his nightlight goes out and Finn is plunged into darkness. As his nerves start to take hold, it occurs to him that his tree is outside in the dark, every night! But when he sees that his little tree is standing tall and brave in the moonlight and doesn’t seem afraid, it inspires Finn to be brave as well. And so Finn’s kindness and curiosity end up helping him to overcome his fear of the dark. Growing Pains is a touching story about curiosity, kindness, empathy, care of the environment, and overcoming your fears.
He tries to share his breakfast with the tree, offers it his scarf, and spends the afternoon keeping it company. Just after going to bed, his nightlight goes out and Finn is plunged into darkness. As his nerves start to take hold, it occurs to him that his tree is outside in the dark, every night! But when he sees that his little tree is standing tall and brave in the moonlight and doesn’t seem afraid, it inspires Finn to be brave as well. And so Finn’s kindness and curiosity end up helping him to overcome his fear of the dark. Growing Pains is a touching story about curiosity, kindness, empathy, care of the environment, and overcoming your fears.
About The Illustrator
Melissa Johns is an artist, illustrator and avid upcycler. Her artworks are predominantly made of recycled materials that lend her work a textured, uniquely whimsical quality.
Product Details
- Publisher: Exisle Publishing (June 1, 2021)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9781925820522
- Ages: 4 - 8
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Raves and Reviews
“a lovely exploration of curiosity and a child’s world from a child’s perspective. It’s filled with wonder”
– Kids’ Book Review
“a touching story about curiosity, kindness, empathy, care of the environment, and overcoming your fears.”
– Bookworm for Kids
"As well as supporting children to overcome fears and anxiety, the book also explores and shows a young child showing concern and care for the environment which can also support discussions and children's understanding in how we care for our own local environment and science concepts such as what do trees, plants etc need to survive and how can we nurture the environment. The whimsical illustrations also tie in with the environmentally aware themes of the story as the illustrator has used a variety of collage within the illustrations including recycled teabags, serviettes, gift wrapping and paper coffee cups. This book will be enjoyed by children 3.5+"
– Swings and Roundabouts Magazine
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