Our Big Day
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a celebration of love, of family and of a commitment to marriage equality
» CBI’s Pride Reading Guide 2023
Detaljer
- Forlag
- O'Brien Press Ltd
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781788493147
- Utgivelsesår
- 2022
- Format
- 26 x 22 cm
- Priser
- Children's Book of the Year (Junior) 2022
Anmeldelser
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a celebration of love, of family and of a commitment to marriage equality
» CBI’s Pride Reading Guide 2023
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reads like a modern classic … simple and effective storytelling. The language is warm and feels familiar … equally comforting are Michael Emberley’s sketchy illustrations, which tenderly portray love and affection … of equal merit is the diverse host of characters featured in the story and the humour woven throughout the text. Our Big Day celebrates an Ireland to which I feel proud to belong
» Inis Magazine
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the book is beautiful, important, and you should buy one
» Rick O'Shea
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I would give it 11/10 stars
» Seomra Ranga
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Johnston’s well-paced story makes room for an especially memorable character, Bear, who, in Michael Emberley’s joyous illustrations, seems to leap off every page, full of canine mischief, and, eventually, an especially hirsute kind of heroism. In the wedding and the party scenes on the final pages, meanwhile, Emberley gives us a wonderful celebration of diversity. Our Big Day is a perfect accompaniment to a summer wedding, same-sex or otherwise
» Irish Times
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a very funny, uplifting book
» Irish Examiner
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Our Big Day by Bob Johnston reads like a movie with glorious illustrations by Michael Emberley… The visual language of vivid colour, great use of white space and layout would be appreciated by any class due to their digital nativeness and fluency in visual communications. Aside from the sumptuousness of the book, it tells an important story of love, new marriage laws, a community supporting love and being together to celebrate the union of two humans who want to commit to one another … A stunning book with words of heart and hope, it’s ideal for SPHE, art, and many re-reads - Michelle Moloney King, Co Tipperary.
» InTouch
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Emberley’s lively illustrations make the story come alive
» Irish Independent
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such a joyful book
» Sarah Webb on Newstalk's Pat Kenny Show
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The story's gentle language and exploration of everyday life are reminiscent of Shirley Hughes. It's fantastic how it encourages little readers to be who they like and love who they want - a message that was sorely lacking not only in children's literature but in society as a whole when I was growing up. It's diverse and inclusive with different ethnicities represented as well as the LGBTQ community. Bear is an excellent character who is certain to win the hearts of all readers, even 'cat people' like ourselves … It's vital that all children are aware from a young age that there is no uniform way to be or to love. How else can they grow into teens and adults who either feel accepted or are tolerant of others? It's also essential for children of same-sex couples to see their own families reflected in the books they're reading. It's wonderful to have children's books that help normalise and make the LGBTQ community visible and Our Big Day introduces an important subject in a subtle and thoroughly entertaining way. I'd love to see more books about David and Simon and characters like them, and of course, the further adventures of Bear!
» Picture Book Snob
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such a joyful book
» Sarah Webb on Newstalk's Pat Kenny
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a celebration of love, of family and of a commitment to marriage equality
» Children's Books Ireland
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heart-warming
» Irish Daily Mail