Roy The Eagle
Published on 31. October 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
28 pages
978-0-9554217-6-1 (ISBN)
Description
Engagingly told in verse with colourful and forceful illustrations, "Roy The Eagle" was an instant hit when trialed with children aged 4-8, although it can be read to younger children out loud or read by older children on their own. A teacher at one primary school described the book as brilliant and one of the children said 'It is a story isn't it, because eagles don't wear glasses do they?' Another school has used the book to encourage a young girl who is refusing to wear her glasses. The teacher is very impressed and is looking for a cuddly toy eagle they can put glasses on! Children can follow Roy's adventures as he overcomes all kinds of obstacles to discover that the very things that make him different from his friends are what brings them closer together.
Reviews / Votes
Wow, quite simply perfect! A fantastic book with a strong message, illustrated beautifully with the cutest story! I would love to see more in the range and have my fingers crossed that there will be, I am yet to find a child or adult for that matter that it does not go down well with - a must for every decent book shelf/ school, highly recommended! Kir Stee I help out at the local school and will be recommending that we get some copies in for the pupils, as it's a great tool for introducing the subject of bullying in a light-hearted way. The illustrations are fabulous - colourful and vibrant. I have no hesitation in recommending this book. Corinna Kinchin The illutrations are very eye catchy and appealing to kids, and the story is one of triumph over persecution. This notion is important to teach to kids at an early age, and Roy the Eagle does it with catchy rhymes and lovable animals (an eagle with glasses.., brilliant!) Mustafa Raniwalla Roy the Eagle is a lovely little book with a very important message. It's brilliant to be individual! It should be in every home and every school to help spread the message that bullying people is not cool, and people should be proud of who they are. Genna FodenMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chipping Campden
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 160 mm
Width: 225 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-9554217-6-1 (9780955421761)
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Persons
Kate O'Sullivan is a writer and journalist and lives in London. Her favourite animal is a giraffe because, like Emma the Giraffe, she is not very tall! When she is not writing she enjoys travelling around the world for treks, safaris and visiting various zoos. David Harfield is also a writer and lives in London with Kate. As well as writing, his main passion is music but he also has a soft spot for all of the animals in the Oddtails stories! Alex Ryan studies music and lives in Ireland. His interests also include film and art. His favourite animals are his own two cats, Buffy and Leo, but he'll happily draw any creature that walks the earth.