The Big-Hearted Book

Description

Babette and Bill are joined by a ribbon of hearts. They are always together through thick and thin. But when Babette falls ill, the two friends are parted and they are both broken hearted. Until they discover that even when they can't see the ribbon of hearts it is always there pulling them together. Warm, poignant and funny, this book is a wonderful celebration of friendship. A sensitive and beautifully told story written in association with the International Children's Heart Foundation that will touch anyone affected by illness. The mission of the International Children's Heart Foundation is to bring the skills, technology and knowledge to diagnose and care for children with congenital heart disease to developing countries. 'Endlessly inventive, Nicholas Allan knows just what appeals to young children.' Parents in Touch

Nicholas Allan studied Fine Art at the Slade and has completed an MA in creative writing at the University of East Anglia. His highly original picture books have won him several awards including the Sheffield Children's Book Award for The Queen's Knickers and the Federation of Children's Books Best Picture Book Award for Demon Teddy. He is also the creator of the popular Father Christmas Needs a Wee. He lives in Lambeth in a converted pub.

A moving tale about how friendship endures. - Junior A lovely, simple picture book with a huge message about how love keeps us connected. - Manchester Evening News Full of the witty exuberance which has become a Nicholas Allan trademark... a terrific basis for chats and discussion, for lessons and the development of parallel further work with youngsters. - School Librarian Beautifully told, poignant and funny, this is a wonderful celebration of life, love and friendship. - Regency Bookshop A moving tale about how friendship endures. - Junior A lovely, simple picture book with a huge message about how love keeps us connected. - Manchester Evening News Full of the witty exuberance which has become a Nicholas Allan trademark... a terrific basis for chats and discussion, for lessons and the development of parallel further work with youngsters. - School Librarian Beautifully told, poignant and funny, this is a wonderful celebration of life, love and friendship. - Regency Bookshop