Reproduced by permission of Hodder and Stoughton Limited
Sweet Pea and Boogaloo walked under the trees, under the sun and the green leaves. They walked and they talked, just like me and you, and suddenly – quite out of the blue – Sweet Pea said: ‘Giants!’
And so begins a discussion about giants…
- "a twist that will give three-to-five-year-olds something to ponder. Maland’s distinctive illustrations are a treat, too." FT Magazine
- "The message is as succinct as its attractive illustrations." Families Magazine (SE London Edition)
- "Young audiences love to be in the know and by reading the pictures they are able to appreciate the mismatch between what is being said and what is actually happening." Books for Keeps
- "a timely book" Cork Evening Echo
- "Wistfully illustrated story about overcoming prejudice." Bournemouth Daily Echo
- "a gentle story and the message is delivered with a light touch and some humour" The BookBag
- "An unusual and thought-provoking book which gently introduces the youngest readers to the dangers of prejudice." Northern Echo
- "Children will love the repetitive, rhythmic text and cross-hatched illustrations in muted tones, reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are. Thought provoking and with a twist at the end, this was a charming story to read aloud." Child Education Plus
I’m very fond of Sweet Pea and Boogaloo. When I go walking in daisy meadows or blue-bell woods, I imagine them hiding in the jungle of flowers around my feet, whispering and wondering about me.
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