MARY HOFFMAN has written nearly 100 books for children that range
from picture books to teenage fiction.
ROS ASQUITH has been a Guardian cartoonist for 20 years, and has
written and illustrated over 60 books for young people, including
the best-seller The Great Big Book of Families, with Mary Hoffman,
the Teenage Worrier series, Letters from an Alien Schoolboy-which
was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize- and her debut
picture story book It's Not Fairy. She worked as a photographer,
designer and teacher before becoming a theatre critic for Time Out
and The Observer, and diary writer for the TV Times. Ros lives in
North London with her husband and two sons.
'Everything about this book is so thoughtfully done; even the
topic headings are each given a different and highly appropriate
look. A great book for encouraging children to explore and reflect
upon a whole range of feelings. It is a must to have in an infant
or nursery class as well as being excellent for family
browsing.'
— Parents' Lounge feature - 5 positive
reviews by parents. Quotes include :'Easy-to-read yet
thought-provoking.' I enjoyed the jovial format that kept my
five year olds's attention. Some feelings are hard to describe yet
this book captures them beautifully.' 'My son adored this
book .When he felt angry the day after reading the book, he went
off and drew some pictures of steam coming out of his
ears.' 'We had a great discussion around what you can do
when you feel angry, instead of hurting other people. Helpful as my
three year old struggles with her emotions towards her newborn baby
sister.''There are lots of things to like about this book not east
the illustrations which fill each
page.'
'A terrific book, complemented by quirky and humorous illustrations
from Ros Asquith. €¦ This is an essential book for schools as well
as being perfect for families.'
'A terrific book, complemented by quirky and humorous illustrations
from Ros Asquith. … This is an essential book for schools as well
as being perfect for families.''If it is anywhere as useful, funny
and truthful as primary school stalwart the Great Big Book of
Families, it will be worth the wait.'‘Sensitive and
thought-provoking.’Book of the month: 'Mary Hoffman's simple,
sensitive text provides an engaging way in to thinking and talking
about our feelings, whilst Ros Asquith's wacky, witty illustrations
brilliantly convey each of the different emotions discussed.'A book
of the month: 'With imaginative and seemingly endless variety, Roz
Asquith’s illustrations convey how people look while experiencing
different emotions while Mary Hoffman’s text provides a thoughtful
commentary on the feelings that might lie behind the looks. Perfect
for children to absorb on their own, this is also a useful as a
spur to discussion.''There is so much to like about this important
picture book which tackles challenging subjects in such an
entertaining way. .. the book also celebrates diversity, showing
lots of different children in different situations, and feels very
in tune with modern family lifestyles.''Should be in every primary
school, every library, every home.'Selected as a top Easter book:
'This well-conceived reminder of how minutely our faces give us
away is part portrait gallery, part guided tour. “Interested” is
illustrated by little figures asking questions such as: “Where do
babies come from?” followed by the urgent enquiry: “Why do we need
them?” posed by an indignant toddler. “Silliness” turns out to be a
contagion (I adored the leaping granny with the slogan “I feel
silly” on her T-shirt). And there is wisdom here too in the Swedish
proverb: “A worry often gives a small thing a big
shadow.”’ 'Everything about this book is so thoughtfully done;
even the topic headings are each given a different and highly
appropriate look. A great book for encouraging children to explore
and reflect upon a whole range of feelings. It is a must to have in
an infant or nursery class as well as being excellent for family
browsing.'? Parents' Lounge feature - 5
positive reviews by parents. Quotes include :'Easy-to-read yet
thought-provoking.' I enjoyed the jovial format that kept my
five year olds's attention. Some feelings are hard to describe yet
this book captures them beautifully.' 'My son adored this
book .When he felt angry the day after reading the book, he went
off and drew some pictures of steam coming out of his
ears.' 'We had a great discussion around what you can do
when you feel angry, instead of hurting other people. Helpful as my
three year old struggles with her emotions towards her newborn baby
sister.''There are lots of things to like about this book not east
the illustrations which fill each
page.'
'Whether describing positive feelings – excitement, happiness and
curiosity – or more problematic ones-loneliness, fear and boredom,
the written text and lively illustrations are in perfect
harmony.'‘Heart-warming and funny. . . It’s a wonderful book to
share at home or at school. . . Mary Hoffman’s sensitive, caring
text engages the reader while Ros Asquith’s funny illustrations
capture the emotions beautifully.’'A great book to help children
understand and express their emotions … There are characterful
illustrations and wonderful humour, making this a fun but
informative book.’'Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith’s creative
collaboration in words and pictures bring this book to exuberant
and colourful life. It is a vibrant and engagingly inventive
exploration of feelings, situations, individuals, family, friends
and school.'‘Delightfully attractive. . . An excellent resource.’
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