This is a celebration of words, friendship, books and story.
The book is told through the eyes of Foster, a seven year-old boy, who must negotiate the changes in his family circumstances. I found this book, which tells the story of a father’s struggle with the advance of Alzheimer’s disease, really engaging. Jonathan looks forward to the day when he has a big barn-like studio somewhere in the countryside.Reviewer Margot shares her top books of 2017… Forgetting Foster – Dianne Touchell
He likes to work with a range of materials including acrylics, oils, and line and watercolor. When he was about eight years old he realized that he might not be good enough to play soccer professionally and so he concentrated on drawing instead. She then moved to Canberra, Australia, where she currently resides and writes.Ībout the Illustrator: As a little boy, illustrator Jonathan Bentley liked soccer and drawing. Following a Graduate Diploma in Education, she worked as a teacher-librarian in a primary school. After completing an Arts Degree at the University of Western Australia, Janet worked as a research assistant. Holmes was born and grew up in Perth, Western Australia. But will Daisy be able to right her wrong?Ībout the Author: Janet A. Now having the treasured kite just doesn't seem as important. But before she knows it, Daisy is running away, back to her home - with William's kite! Later, Daisy's elation over the kite turns to guilt, a feeling that keeps her awake all night. William shares the kite with Daisy and shows her how to fly it. It leads her to a young boy, William, who lives on the other side of the hill. Here is a beautiful, poetic picture book about discovering one of the most beautiful treasures of all - friendship.ĭaisy sees a yellow kite flying in the sky and is immediately taken with it.
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