The Mosaic
Frankie discovers that beautiful things can be made from broken pieces, in this sensitive and hopeful story about family separation.
One day, Mum's vase breaks, and everything changes. All of a sudden, Frankie's Dad doesn't live at home anymore, and Nana has come to stay for a while. Frankie's life has broken apart just like the vase, and she feels upset and lost. Then Nana has an idea...
Full of expressive, colourful illustrations, The Mosaic is an optimistic story about parental separation and the healing power of art. Little readers will delight in following Nana and Frankie as they go on an adventure and find an unexpected source of hope and inspiration. They will see that while some changes can feel sad and overwhelming at first, they can also lead to happiness if we know where to look.
Children all over the world are impacted by parental divorce and separation. The Mosaic offers a fresh perspective, focussing on the good that can come from change and giving children comfort in a time of grief and uncertainty. Inspired by the author's conversations with her own children, it is a uniquely personal story that will help any children going through difficult changes to find hope, resilience and joy.
Deborah Kelly is the author of several popular picture books for children as well as junior fiction, middle grade and young adult titles. She also writes Haiku poetry, inspired by living in Japan for two years. Born in New Zealand, Deb now lives in Australia with her two children. Nicky Johnston is an illustrator, teacher and presenter who aims to inspire young children to use their imagination.
Author: Deborah Kelly
Format: Hardback, 32 pages, 255mm x 245mm
Published: 2024, Exisle Publishing, Australia
Genre: Picture Books
Interest Age: From 3 to 8 years
Frankie discovers that beautiful things can be made from broken pieces, in this sensitive and hopeful story about family separation.
One day, Mum's vase breaks, and everything changes. All of a sudden, Frankie's Dad doesn't live at home anymore, and Nana has come to stay for a while. Frankie's life has broken apart just like the vase, and she feels upset and lost. Then Nana has an idea...
Full of expressive, colourful illustrations, The Mosaic is an optimistic story about parental separation and the healing power of art. Little readers will delight in following Nana and Frankie as they go on an adventure and find an unexpected source of hope and inspiration. They will see that while some changes can feel sad and overwhelming at first, they can also lead to happiness if we know where to look.
Children all over the world are impacted by parental divorce and separation. The Mosaic offers a fresh perspective, focussing on the good that can come from change and giving children comfort in a time of grief and uncertainty. Inspired by the author's conversations with her own children, it is a uniquely personal story that will help any children going through difficult changes to find hope, resilience and joy.
Deborah Kelly is the author of several popular picture books for children as well as junior fiction, middle grade and young adult titles. She also writes Haiku poetry, inspired by living in Japan for two years. Born in New Zealand, Deb now lives in Australia with her two children. Nicky Johnston is an illustrator, teacher and presenter who aims to inspire young children to use their imagination.