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Measuring Angels

Measuring Angels

by PollyDunbar (Illustrator), Lesley Ely (Author)

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    Hardcover 2008

    $5.33
Synopsis

When two little girls are given a sunflower seed, they argue and the little plant grows very badly. That sunflower is not happy, says the teacher. So the children decide to make an angel to help the plant grow. A friendship develops between the two girls and, as they learn to like each other, the little plant grows bigger and bigger...

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 32
 Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 21 Feb 2008
ISBN 10: 1845076397
ISBN 13: 9781845076399

Media Reviews
A tender tale of overcoming bullying. Irish Examiner A moving story about the fickleness of childhood friendship, bullying and the acceptance of others. Nursery Education A celebration of friendship, angels and sunflowers. Two best friends have fallen out. This tale of how cultivating a sunflower turns blight to delight, with the help of a sunflower angel made of a cardboard roll, is elevated to something special with Dunbar's stylish pictures. They fill the page with colour; a stirring incentive to get planting. Independent This is a gentle story about unhappiness, bullying and reconciliation, with an understated message which is nevertheless important to small children. School Librarian Dunbar's pictures are!highly coloured and initially striking. It seems likely that they would easily command and retain the interest of young readers. Ibby Link A gift to any teacher wondering how to subtly help children heal broken friendships. Every child could identify with the theme, enjoy the celebration of friendship on which the book ends and understand the symbolism of the florishing sunflower. English 4-11 A sweet, thoughtful story. Junior
Author Bio
Lesley Ely is an experienced headteacher who has taught autistic children in mainstream schools. She lives in Northamptonshire. Her books for Frances Lincoln are Measuring Angels and Looking After Louis. Polly Dunbar was born in Stratford upon Avon. Daughter of children's author Joyce Dunbar, Polly first started illustrating when she was 16 and has a degree in Illustration at the University of Brighton. Polly's books for Frances Lincoln are Down the Back of the Chair, Measuring Angels, Looking After Louis and Bubble Trouble. She lives in Brighton, Sussex. To visit Polly Dunbar's website click here To read an interview with Polly Dunbar click here