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Sara Stanley is an Early Years Consultant specialising in philosophical storyplay in the UK and South Africa. Having spent time working with displaced families in Northern France she now works as a bookseller for NBC. Viviane Schwarz has written and illustrated many picture books which have been translated and won awards including two shortlistings for the CILIP Kate Greenaway, winner of the 2016 Little Rebels Award and UK IBBY Honour List nominee in 2018.
'A wonderful debut from Sara Stanley and another brilliantly illustrated picture book from award winning illustrator Vivianne Schwarz. Recommended for all primary school classrooms. - Just Imagine 'The story can be read in a multitude of ways and provides so many openings for conversation and discussion. Each question One-Button asks is an opportunity for readers to consider the answer and provide their own. The sea journey too can be so many things: a journey undertaken by refugees, by those avoiding climate change, or is it a metaphor for grief and recovery or for life itself? In addition to posing questions, text and illustrations provide reassurance, moments of comfort and comedy, and a sense of the unending nature of things. A big story indeed, and one that is highly recommended.' Books for Keeps 'The key message that every community needs familiarity, contact and support shine through on every page.' Reading Zone 'This is a lovely story for introducing ideas of displacement with young readers. The peril of the sea and the emotions of each character are beautifully illustrated with appealing splashes of colour. There is so much to look at and discuss.' Scope for Imagination 'Highly recommended for reading with EYFS and KS1 children, and for discussing to encourage empathy. A beautifully written and illustrated modern fable.' School Reading List 'An outstanding, evocative story explaining challenging concepts to young readers and it is filled with beautiful illustrations from Viviane Schwarz.' Armadillo Magazine
