Word Trouble
An uplifting book for children settling into a new environment and learning another language
$25.96
- Paperback
40 pages
- Release Date
4 January 2024
Summary
A beautiful, moving and sensitively told picture book about language barriers, communication and a very young child’s immigrant experience.
When Ronnie moves to a new house, in a new country, he’s excited to make friends. But when he introduces himself to everyone at nursery – “My name is four. I am Ronnie years old.” – the other children can’t help but giggle. His words are all mixed up! Ronnie misses home and laughing with his old friends. But new doesn’t stay that …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529516562 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529516560 |
| Author: | Vyara Boyadjieva |
| Publisher: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Walker Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 4 January 2024 |
| Weight: | 200g |
| Dimensions: | 4mm x 216mm x 266mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-6 |
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Critics Review
A lovely story for any child going through a transitionary time, with beautiful illustrations celebrating togetherness. – Children’s Books Ireland * Reading Matters Guide 2023 *
A beautifully sensitive depiction of starting a new school as a child with English as an additional language. * CLPE *
The tender and sympathetic illustrations are just right […] will be perfect for use in schools and at home to promote understanding. * Books for Keeps *
This is a lovely book that will be essential for any primary classroom. * The School Librarian *
Vyara Boyadjieva’s warm and caring picture book about moving to a new country – and learning a new language when you’re still learning how to do everything – is a wonderful story about acceptance and resilience. Her pencil drawings are sweet and friendly, and there’s a reassuring message here that if we give new places a chance, they can often turn out to be great. * BookTrust *
Vyara Boyadjieva
Vyara Boyadjieva is a Bulgarian illustrator and picture book maker. Vyara graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna in 2017 before studying Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art. She was a runner-up of the 2020 V&A Illustration Award in the Student Category. Word Trouble is her debut authorial picture book.
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