Two diverse cultures, countries and families are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.
This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously – one from the left, the other from the right. Page by page, we experience a day in the lives of two boys and their families. An Australian family, whose way of life strikes a familiar chord, and a family from a far away country with a way of life that differs more than one can imagine. As we read we discover the simple truth that despite these differences we are all the same. We are the mirror of each other.
- Innovative dual-book format. Effectively communicates shared experiences and values, despite geographical and cultural differnences
- The narrative is conveyed wordlessly, with a short introduction and author’s note in both English and Arabic
Jeannie Baker was born in England where she finished Art College before moving to Australia. She is the author-artist of a number of distinguished picture books including Where the Forest Meets the Sea, a Boston Globe-Horn Honour Book, and the recipient of an IBBY Honor Award. Another of her picture books, Window, was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal in Great Britain and won the Children’s Book Council of Australia Picture Book of the Year Award. Her characteristic use of mixed media to create detailed and elaborate collages is stunning and unique. Where the Forest Meets the Sea and The Story of Rosy Dock have also been made into animated films, both directed by Jeannie.
CBCA Book of the Year Winners 2011
Mirror
$39.95 – Hardcover book / Walker Books
Two diverse cultures, countries and families are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.
This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously – one from the left, th... Buy or find out more →
The Return Of The Word Spy
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Viking
From the beginning of time, the WORD SPY has been creeping down hallways, hiding in shadows and journeying through different lands to discover everything there is to know about the English language. In her first book, Th... Buy or find out more →
Maudie And Bear
$29.95 – Hardcover book / Little Hare
Maudie's world revolves around Maudie. Bear's world also revolves around Maudie - he is as patient and solid as a rock. Maudie is so confident of Bear's love that she makes demands, throws tantrums, lays down rules and l... Buy or find out more →
Hamlet
$55.00 – Hardcover book / Allen & Unwin
Read Nicki Greenberg's guest blog post about adapting Hamlet into a graphic novel.
Richly imagined, this is an audaciously brilliant tour de force from the creator of the graphic novel adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
Th... Buy or find out more →
The Midnight Zoo
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Viking
Her muzzle wrinkled, and Andrej saw a glimpse of teeth and pale tongue. 'They smell the same, ' the lioness murmured. 'My cubs smelt as she does. Like pollen.' She breathed deeply again, and Andrej saw the missing cubs r... Buy or find out more →
WA Premier's Book Awards Children's Shortlist 2011
The Three Loves Of Persimmon
$17.95 – Paperback book / Penguin Books
Persimmon lives a solitary life, pouring her passion into the florist shop she owns in the underground railway station. Her only companion is Rose, a talking cabbage. Intriguing young men come and go but Persimmon has ye... Buy or find out more →
Sarindi's Dragon Kite
$12.99 – Paperback book / Harper Collins
It′s Sarindi′s birthday, and what he wants more than anything else is the multi-coloured Dragon Kite he sees in the market. He thinks he′s the luckiest boy when he wakes up and sees the kite, and he can′t wait to go to t... Buy or find out more →
Henry Hoey Hobson
$16.95 – Paperback book / Woolshed Press
Twelve-and-a-half-year-old Henry Hoey Hobson is drowning in the dangerous waters of Year Seven. He arrives at his sixth school in as many years, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, to discover that he is the only boy in the g... Buy or find out more →
Toppling
$16.95 – Paperback book / Walker Books
A moving and triumphant illustrated verse novel about childhood illness and support for friends.
Toppling is a fantastic new verse novel from Sally Murphy and a fitting partner title with her first title with Walker Book... Buy or find out more →
Mirror
$39.95 – Hardcover book / Walker Books
Two diverse cultures, countries and families are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.
This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously – one from the left, th... Buy or find out more →
CBCA Picture Book of the Year 2011 Shortlist
My Uncle's Donkey
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Viking
My uncle's donkey is allowed in the house. And in the house, the donkey gets up to all sorts of things - he talks to his friends on the phone, does hoofstands in the kitchen, cartwheels in the living room, takes long bat... Buy or find out more →
Two Peas In A Pod
$29.99 – Hardcover book / Allen & Unwin
Marvin and Violet have been friends since they were babies. They are like two peas in a pod. But then Violet moves away... With a unique Australian flavour, this story of friendship is both tender and truthful.
Violet ca... Buy or find out more →
Hamlet
$55.00 – Hardcover book / Allen & Unwin
Read Nicki Greenberg's guest blog post about adapting Hamlet into a graphic novel.
Richly imagined, this is an audaciously brilliant tour de force from the creator of the graphic novel adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
Th... Buy or find out more →
Family Forest
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Hardie Grant
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Half-sisters, big brothers, step-parents...
While some kids have a family tree, others have a family forest! Buy or find out more →
Mirror
$39.95 – Hardcover book / Walker Books
Two diverse cultures, countries and families are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.
This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously – one from the left, th... Buy or find out more →
Why I Love Australia
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Little Hare
From the coast to the outback, from cities to plains, from dramatic gorges to rugged alpine peaks, from deserts to rainforests . Australia is a continent of many and varied landscapes. Each of them is dramatic and all in... Buy or find out more →