By Neil Clark (author) , Neil Clark (illustrator)
"A perfect book for introverts and extroverts."
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Anyone who is even the slightest bit introverted will find this boldly illustrated picture book has a particular resonance.
Solo is off to the park, which is full of children all running about and shouting. As she stands and watches, a boy called Jesse invites her to come and play too.
It’s great for a bit, but then Solo needs some – well – solo time and heads off to be on her own. That’s not a problem, she explains to Jesse, it’s fun to enjoy things quietly and on our own sometimes, and when she’s ready, she’s happy to return to the ‘busy, whizzy’ part of the park.
Neil Clark’s risograph-style illustrations create all the non-stop action of the playground, Solo picked out in yellow amongst pink and blue crowds of dashing children, but are just as good at showing us Solo in her quiet place, finding herself again as the background turns to greens. His story shows us the richness of both worlds, while unobtrusively making the point that being alone is not the same as being lonely, indeed, far from it.
Solo’s story will validate the shyer ones amongst us, and point louder, more outgoing souls towards a different way of being, one they just might enjoy.
Outside she is a shy little girl, but inside are magic worlds and rocket submarines. Discover the power of the introvert.
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It's fun to be part of a busy, whizzy crowd. Sometimes, when things are noisy, do you long for the space and quiet that lets your imagination flow? Get ready for Solo to take you on an adventure where we discover being alone is not the same as being lonely, and you should not judge an introvert by her cover!
Sometimes we are extrovert, some- times introvert - let’s celebrate that solo time.
Neil Clark’s bright world cleverly contradicts our assumptions about introverts, cleverly showing how we can assume the same thing makes everyone happy but being alone is NOT the same as being lonely.
Neil's country childhood fuelled a playful imagination. Following a successful career as a designer, he found his happy place writing and illustrating for children. His books have featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories and in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Location: North Yorkshire, UK.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Solo and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Solo features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Books of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Picture storybooks: imagination and play, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Picture storybooks, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children's and Young Adult Fiction
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Solo was written by Neil Clark and published by Rocket Bird Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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