The Girl with the Parrot on Her Head (Paperback)

Daisy Hirst (author,illustrator)

£6.99

Paperback 40 Pages
Published: 07/01/2016

Synopsis

A poetic and original picture book about the value of friendship from a remarkable new author.

"Arresting, resonant and witty" The Times

A beautifully bold and fresh new picture book, this hopeful and endearing story about moving house, making new friends and playing imaginative games is told with simple wit and charm, and offers a touching exploration of feelings. When Simon moves house, Isabel loses her best friend for ever. She is angry and lonely and decides it's better to be by herself. But after a time she faces a new problem that leads her to make a brilliant new friend...

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781406365528
Number of pages: 40
Weight: 205 g
Dimensions: 271 x 217 x 5 mm

MEDIA REVIEWS

Hirst's beguilingly child-like illustrations give the story an affecting authenticity. * The Herald *
Like the best books by authors such as John Burningham, it presents the reader with a story that works on different levels. A picture book that really does stand out. Daisy Hirst is a picture book creator to watch. -- Kate Kellaway * The Observer *
...a hopeful and endearing story about moving house, making new friends and playing imaginative games. * Parent Talk *
It is not only a sensitive and engaging picture book but also a very enjoyable story. * The Good Book Guide *
Hirst's original debut walks a wonderful line between fanciful and realistic, with loose, buoyant art and an offbeat story that finds a child's innermost truth. * The New York Times *
This is an excellent picture book, an unabashed celebration of the imagination and a lesson in the benefits of friendship. * Children's Books Ireland - Mind Yourself *