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Isla's Family Tree

Hardback

Main Details

Title Isla's Family Tree
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Katrina McKelvey
Illustrated by Prue Pittock
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 245,Width 255
ISBN/Barcode 9781925820379
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Exisle Publishing
Imprint EK Books
Publication Date 1 April 2020
Publication Country Australia

Description

Isla isn't happy that her family is changing, so her mother creates a clever family tree with Isla to teach her how to accept that families always grow. Her mother hands her two new leaves, but Isla doesn't think they belong. 'There's no room left on our branch - it's full!' she says. Isla tries to make them fit somewhere, maybe with her cousins, at Aunty Violet and Aunty Jasmine's house, or at Aunty Daisy and Uncle Doug's. There's definitely no room on her branch though! However, once she meets her new brothers she has a change of heart. She falls in love and finds room for them after all - 'Our branch grew a little,' says Isla. 'Our family is never too full.' Isla's Family Tree is the perfect book for any family needing to find a way to introduce new family members, or to show children how they belong in their own family. The book explores important issues surrounding familial change and acceptance, while also providing a glimpse into a diverse family. Including adopted cousins and same-sex couples, it highlights that every family is normal. There are no rules about what a family looks like in a forest full of family trees.

Author Biography

Katrina McKelvey is a children's author with over ten years' primary school teaching experience. She regularly participates in literary conferences and festivals. Prue Pittock is an experienced illustrator with a distinctive style and particular love for a limited colour palette.

Reviews

"Perfect for young families expecting a new sibling." -- Daily Telegraph