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Kumusha Books
06 June 2024
A beautifully illustrated lyrical children’s picture book about family change, loss and hope.

A powerful and uplifting story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy and his mum, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and stunningly illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise Shearring.

Shingai's father has gone and Shingai and his mum are all alone and feeling lost. Shingai can’t contain the whirlwind of emotions inside him any more. He needs to let his feelings out.

A beautiful heartfelt story about the complex range of emotions a child experiences when a parent leaves, told from the perspective of a young boy. An important book for kids about dealing with family change and overcoming sadness with hope and acceptance.
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Illustrated by:   Maisie Paradise Shearring
Imprint:   Kumusha Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 275mm,  Width: 245mm,  Spine: 2mm
Weight:   220g
ISBN:   9780008658724
ISBN 10:   0008658722
Pages:   32
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 6 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Maisie Paradise Shearring is an author and illustrator based in Hull, UK. Maisie studied illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating in 2013. In 2015, Maisie graduated from Cambridge School of Art with a Distinction in an MA in Children's Book Illustration. In 2015-2016, she was mentored by Nick Sharratt as part of the Picturehooks scheme, and in April 2015, Maisie won the International Award for Illustration at Bologna Children's Book Fair.

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