Reviewed by Sarah Tegerdine
Footprint comes
from CBCA award winning creators Phil Cummings and Sally Soweol Han. It invites
one to go on a journey, take a walk outside, explore far and wide and wonder in
the natural beauty that surrounds, while also encouraging us to slow down, to
take a moment to ‘breathe.’
It really is a beautifully crafted picture book that has
so many layers and subtle messages, both within the lyrical text and the gorgeous
soft illustrations.
Each page features a child or children traversing wild
and mesmerising landscapes. It carries a defined yet gentle environmental
message throughout. It ends with leaving only footprints, planting the seed of
hope, the hope for a bright future, so long as we nurture and care.
‘You
carry hope and future need,
With
careful footprint, plant the seed.
Breathe…
Yes, breath.’
Rhyme and rhythm make Footprint perfect for
bedtime as it has a lovely lullaby quality to it.
It would also be a fantastic edition in schools, with teachers and librarians alike
including the early childhood space.
With every turn of the page, Footprint is as
magical as it is inspiring.
Recommended for children aged 3 years and up.
by Phil Cummings and illustrated by Sally Soweol Han (Allen & Unwin) PB RRP $24.99 ISBN 9781761180323
Reviewed by Sarah Tegerdine
Footprint comes
from CBCA award winning creators Phil Cummings and Sally Soweol Han. It invites
one to go on a journey, take a walk outside, explore far and wide and wonder in
the natural beauty that surrounds, while also encouraging us to slow down, to
take a moment to ‘breathe.’
It really is a beautifully crafted picture book that has
so many layers and subtle messages, both within the lyrical text and the gorgeous
soft illustrations.
Each page features a child or children traversing wild
and mesmerising landscapes. It carries a defined yet gentle environmental
message throughout. It ends with leaving only footprints, planting the seed of
hope, the hope for a bright future, so long as we nurture and care.
‘You
carry hope and future need,
With
careful footprint, plant the seed.
Breathe…
Yes, breath.’
Rhyme and rhythm make Footprint perfect for
bedtime as it has a lovely lullaby quality to it.
It would also be a fantastic edition in schools, with teachers and librarians alike
including the early childhood space.
With every turn of the page, Footprint is as
magical as it is inspiring.
Recommended for children aged 3 years and up.
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