Jigsaw: A Puzzle in the Post

This book radiates love and family, hope and determination which will warm the hearts of younger readers who will view their own families with the same care and attention. Graham infuses his characters with a universal humanity. Mum, Dad, the children and the dog could be any of us. His families are always inspiring as they work together on a problem, promoting hope, radiating love and a togetherness we all aspire to emulate. * Read Plus *A story of the unquenchable hope and optimism and faith of young children. * The Bottom Shelf *With his characteristic quiet humour and understanding, Bob Graham has given his fans another treasure. * Abbey’s Bookstore *Bob Graham’s latest picture book is yet another superb example of masterful storytelling. With his signature style of softly outlined, colourful illustrations, and underlying themes of family and community, JIGSAW: A PUZZLE IN THE POST is in an uplifting tale of hope, togetherness, and perseverance, and of always being found no matter how lost you think you might be. * The Book Tree *I really like how Bob Graham leaves some things unsaid or unknown, for both characters and readers. By writing in unknowns, it allows the reader to ponder and wonder about the possibilities and likely generate speculative discussions about the story. It might also feed the magical notion of coincidences, chance encounters and serendipitous events in readers’ own lives. * Reading Time *

Bob Graham is a Kate Greenaway-winning bookmaker who has written and illustrated many acclaimed children’s picture books including Ellie’s Dragon, The Poesy Ring, Home in the Rain, How to Heal a Broken Wing, How the Sun Got to Coco’s House, Max, Jethro Byrde: Fairy Child and The Underhills. His 2011 title, A Bus Called Heaven, is endorsed by Amnesty International UK and was the winner of the 2012 Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award – a prize Bob has won an unprecedented seven times. He has been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister’s Literary Award in Australia twice, in 2014 for Silver Buttons and in 2017 for Home in the Rain.