The children’s first meeting with the book…īegin by showing the cover and reading the title. It is rich in many layers of meaning, and I have known children avidly discuss the story for over an hour. However, Voices in the Park is more than surreal entertainment. In his illustrations he draws on famous works of art but he also hides surprising images so that a tree takes on the shape of a hat or footprints become leaves. The books are part of a game he plays with the readers. He is also famous for his surreal and playful illustrations. He has spent many hours watching gorillas in a wildlife park and if you’re familiar with his stories you’ll know they often feature apes playing the role of humans. Children will have much to discuss as they dig deeper into Anthony Browne’s multi-layered narrative, says Pie Corbett.Īnthony Browne is the new Children’s Laureate and one of the foremost makers of picture books.
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