By Alexis Deacon, Viviane Schwarz (author) , Viviane Schwarz (illustrator)
"A philosophical gem from two picturebook superstars"
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One of our Books of the Year 2016 | Winner of the English Association 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2016 - Fiction 4-7 category | Winner of Little Rebels 2016 | Shortlisted for the UKLA 2016 Book Award in the 3 - 6 year old category.
All finches make a lot of noise! Henry Finch has grown up with a terrible racket all around him from morning until night. But he is sure that there could be more to life – if only he could have space to think! How one brave little finch becomes a hero and gives all the other finches the chance to do their own thing is beautifully realised in Viviane Schwarz’s witty thumb print illustrations.
From award-winning picture book makers Alexis Deacon and Viviane Schwarz comes an enlightening new story about courage and making a difference. For budding philosophers of all ages, this is the uplifting story of Henry Finch the loveable little bird who strives for greatness, gets it all a bit wrong, then makes it right again in a very surprising way - truly becoming great. Henry Finch is a total inspiration.
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This is an inspirational book. It is also very funny. I Am Henry Finch is a book for everyone - from the very young to the very old.
It is for dreamers, philosophers, artists, the foolish and the enlightened. And anyone with a big bright idea. Vegetarians will love it too.
A profound picture book experience told with simplicity and style.
Original, thought provoking and very funny. The Bookseller
This is an uplifting and hilarious story about a little bird called Henry Finch, and his endearing struggles to become something great. He makes a lot of mistakes on the way, but his courage is inspiring, getting kids to think about what it means to make a difference. Anorak
Alexis Deacon's first picture book Slow Loris (2002) was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. His second Beegu (2003) was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award and selected by the New York Times as one of the year's best illustrated children's books. In 2008, he was chosen as one of the ten Best New Illustrators as part of the Booktrust's Big Picture Campaign. He illustrated Russell Hoban's children's books, Soonchild and Jim's Lion. He lives in London, SE15. Visit Alexis at www.alexisdeacon.co.uk
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From award-winning picture book makers Alexis Deacon and Viviane Schwarz comes an enlightening new story about courage and making a difference. For budding philosophers of all ages, this is the uplifting story of Henry Finch the loveable little bird who strives for greatness, gets it all a bit wrong, then makes it right again in a very surprising way - truly becoming great.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed I am Henry Finch and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
I am Henry Finch features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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I am Henry Finch was written by Alexis Deacon, Viviane Schwarz and published by Walker Books Ltd
I am Henry Finch has 40 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. Not Available.
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