By Jay Hulme (author) , Sahar Haghgoo (illustrator)
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A sea-born creature, who never quite belongs, discovers who she really is, in this powerful illustrated song about metamorphosis and finding your true home.
Writer Jay Hulme's 'little epic poem' is a tender and uplifting parable about the transgender experience, with breathtaking illustrations by Iranian-British illustrator Sahar Haghgoo.
For young readers age 5 and up. Here Be Monsters is part of the 10 Stories to Make a Difference collection : ten original illustrated stories for young readers, all inspired by the theme of Difference.
The collection features a mix of well-known and emerging writers and illustrators, giving a platform to untold stories and diverse new voices.
Proceeds from sales supports Pop Up's work in deprived schools, marginalised communities, and with talented aspiring and emerging writers and illustrators.
Jay Hulme is an awardwinning poet and performer from Leicester, Winner of Slambassadors 2015, and finalist in the 2016 Roundhouse Poetry Slam. He has recently branched out into children’s poetry, and his work was Highly Commended in the 2018 CLiPPA Awards. He also works as an ambassador for Inclusive Minds, promoting inclusion and diversity in children’s publishing, and doing sensitivity reads to ensure depictions of trans people in books are both accurate and unoffensive.
Read more about the author in his own words
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A sea-born creature, who never quite belongs, discovers who she really is, in this powerful illustrated song about metamorphosis and finding your true home. Writer Jay Hulme's 'little epic poem' is a tender and uplifting parable about the transgender experience, with breathtaking illustrations by Iranian-British illustrator Sahar Haghgoo.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Here Be Monsters and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Here Be Monsters features in the following genres: Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories in Verse, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
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Here Be Monsters was written by Jay Hulme and published by Pop Up Projects CIC
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