One Girl

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Synopsis:

“A meditative picture book about the power of reading and how one child can change the world, from #1 bestselling author Andrea Beaty.

One girl. One spark. Faint and fading in the dark.
Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Flicker . . . Glow. Tiny ember. Burning low.
Inspired by the global movement to empower girls through education, this lyrical story tells of one small girl who reads a book that lights a spark. She shares what she learns with her class, and the spark grows. The girl is then moved to write her own story, which she shares with girls around the globe, and it ignites a spark in them, lighting up the whole world. This heartwarming and moving narrative shows how books and education can inspire change and how one child can make a huge difference.”

Review:

If you’re looking for a quiet book about the power of education and how one book can make a difference – this is it! With sparse, rhyming text this book truly packs a punch. Education changes lives and for so many girls around the world, education is not available or a priority. The story takes you on the journey of just one girl, her potential, and later opportunity to attend school and how it changes her life.

And you can’t talk about the story, without also mentioning the beautiful illustrations full of movement from that one tiny spark, to what happens when that little girl shines bright! A gorgeous book cover to cover!

Verdict:

The story shares the author’s passion for education. Not to mention how beautifully the words and illustrations come together. This would be a wonderful teacher gift! Pair it with Malala’s Magic Pencil for a girl-powered storytime about the importance of education for children around the world.

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Need to Know:

Title: One Girl
Author: Andrea Beaty
Illustrator: Dow Phumiruk
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: October 6, 2020
Page Number: 40 pgs.

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.