Maybe You Might
Published on 4. October 2022
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-913747-86-2 (ISBN)
Description
They said I couldn't change the world; it wasn't worth the fight. But in my head, a small voice said...maybe you might.
A young girl makes a choice to plant a seed by a long dead riverbed. Little does she know that from this single, small act, a vibrant ecosystem will grow. This inspiring poem - bursting with hope for a greener world - is a love letter to our ailing planet. It shows us that even when the future appears most bleak, each one of us can make a difference.
A young girl makes a choice to plant a seed by a long dead riverbed. Little does she know that from this single, small act, a vibrant ecosystem will grow. This inspiring poem - bursting with hope for a greener world - is a love letter to our ailing planet. It shows us that even when the future appears most bleak, each one of us can make a difference.
Reviews / Votes
"Narrated in beautiful, uplifting, lyrical verse by the child, this lovely book is about the glorious fulfilment of hope and supports the idea that one small person might change the world. The mixed-media illustrations are stunning and perfectly suit the text... This gorgeous book shimmers with hope and possibilities."-Kirkus Review, STARRED "I can see this beautiful book being shared with young children as a way to reassure them about all the ongoing stories about climate change that can be frightening. This tells them that they can do small things to make a difference and that planting and caring for trees is something they can all help with. Apart from this important underlying message, it has a calm, slow atmosphere to be relished and enjoyed. Strongly recommended."
-Letterpress Project "The hopeful, rhyming text pairs with Anna Cunha's dreamy, award-nominated art to inspiring effect."
-Foreword Reviews "My goodness I nearly cried when I read Maybe You Might! I think it's the most beautiful book I've ever read."
-Our Mindful Children
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Reading Age: From 4 to 7 years, Interest Age: From 2 to 5 years
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 263 mm
Width: 261 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-913747-86-2 (9781913747862)
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Persons
Imogen Foxell is a writer and artist, based in Oxford, UK. She enjoys inventing imaginary worlds and sketching by the river, alongside her day job of writing dictionaries. This is her debut picture book. Anna Cunha is an award-winning Brazilian artist who has illustrated more than 20 books for Brazilian and international publishers. Her work has been shortlisted for the Jabuti Prize and received a Joao-de-Barro Prize honourable mention.