"This visually stunning picturebook tells a culturally important real story in a highly stimulating manner. This will generate lots of discussion about difference and belonging"
Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2014
Inspired by the life of Jemmy Button – a native of Tierra del Fuego who was brought to England in the mid-1800s to be 'educated' and 'civilised' by Captain Robert FitzRoy – this book illustrates Jemmy's bizarre encounters and his return back home. Collaborating across continents, without a common language, Valerio's precision and Jennifer's primitive style have resulted in a story unlike any other.
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This title explores the adventures of Jemmy Button, a young boy brought to England from Tierra del Fuego in the mid 1800s. It examines individuality and how it is not wrong to be different.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Jemmy Button and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-6 years old
Jemmy Button features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations
Jemmy Button is available in Paperback, Hardback
Jemmy Button was written by Alix Barzelay and published by Templar Books an imprint of Templar
Jemmy Button has 48 pages