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Nicola Davies celebrates the forthcoming 30th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in this beautifully illustrated picture book. Using the metaphor of each child being a song, she explores some of the 54 rights it sets out, from the right to education, to freedom of thought and expression, to the rights of child refugees. Short, lyrical sentences of text will start discussion and conversation and Marc Martin’s rich water-colour illustrations, whether of children, scenes or vegetation, add movement and drama. A book to inspire children to think about the world and their place within it.
The hardback edition of this book was published ahead of the 30th Anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, Every Child A Song is a poignant celebration of children everywhere and a reminder that EVERY child must be protected by the articles laid out in the UNCRC.
When you were born, a song began... So begins this lyrical and unique non-fiction picture book by award-winning children's author Nicola Davies. With tenderness and a good deal of heart, Nicola introduces young readers to the universal rights that every child is entitled to under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Using the metaphor of song, the book opens with the arrival of a newborn and its unique 'song', then pans out to explore all the essential things that every song needs to thrive - love, protection, a home, a name, the chance to explore and learn. In the latter half of the book, the issues of child labour, exploitation and war are sensitively introduced to emphasise that we all must play our part in championing children's rights and offering support to those who need it most.
With beautiful and deeply moving watercolour illustrations by award-winning artist Marc Martin, this is a book that encourages children, and the adults in their lives, to speak up for young people all around the world, and to treat one another with compassion and kindness.
International look at children's rights, exploring global issues faced by children, encouraging compassion and empathy - Pen & Inc
ISBN: 9781526361431
Publication date: 19/03/2020
Publisher: Wren & Rook an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781526361417
Publication date: 08/08/2019
Publisher: Wren & Rook an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
Format: Hardback
| ISBN: | 9781526361431 |
| Publication date: | 19th March 2020 |
| Author: | Nicola Davies |
| Illustrator: | Marc Martin |
| Publisher: | Wren & Rook an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Suitable for: | 3+ readers, 5+ readers, 7+ readers |
| Genres: | Family / Home Stories, Personal Social Health Economic , Poetry, Politics & Law |
Nicola Davies is an award-winning author whose many books for children include Ice Bear, Big Blue Whale and King of the Sky . She is a Zoology graduate, an expert in whales and bats, and has worked for the BBC Natural History Unit. She lives in Powys Read more about Nicola Davies here. Please note there are two children's authors called Nicola Davies which our systems are unable to tell apart. The books Star in the Custard, Shampoo and Seawater, and Stories from Abergele Street are not written by this Nicola Davies. Apologies.
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