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Hodder Childrens Books Henrys Little Sister.
A beautifully illustrated story celebrating sibling relationships, encouraging patience and understanding as a little elephant learns what it truly means to be a big brother. The perfect gift for families to share.When little Henry meets his new baby sister Celeste, he can't wait to show her everything he's already learned about being an elephant. But Celeste doesn't seem to be interested in Henry's lessons - she wants to explore and play!As Celeste's curiosity leads them both away from the herd, the two little elephants find themselves lost and afraid. Can Celeste use what she's learned from her big brother to help get them to safety?With stunning charcoal illustrations and a hint of yellow, Jo Weaver brings this heart-warming tale of love and friendship beautifully to life.From the award-winning creator of Little One, Little Whale, Little Tigers and Bibi.
- GenresPicture Books
32 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2024
About the author
Jo Weaver
13 books13 followersHello! I am an illustrator and picture book maker.
I work mostly by hand using willow charcoal and a putty rubber.
I live and work on the east coast of Scotland with my young family and an ever expanding brood of chickens. When not at my drawing board I can often be found wandering the wild and windy beaches near our home.
I was lucky enough to complete an MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (ARU) in 2015 - a course I would highly recommend to any aspiring illustrator/storyteller. My books have since been translated into six languages for publishers including:
Hodder Children's Books (Hachette UK)
Oxford University Press (UK)
Walker Books (UK)
Kaleidoscope (France)
Orecchio Acerbo Editore (Italy)
Peach Tree (USA)
Eerdlings (USA)
Ars Edition (Germany)
Jei Publishing (Korea)
AWARDS
CILIP Greenaway Medal 2018, nominated (A Story Like The Wind)
Award Nati per Leggere 2017, winner (Little One)
CILIP Greenaway Medal 2017, long-listed (Little One)
Klaus Flugge Award 2017, long-listed (Little One)
"Read It Again!" Cambridgeshire Children's Book Award 2017, shortlisted (Little One)
AOI Illustration New Talent Awards 2014, shortlisted.
I work mostly by hand using willow charcoal and a putty rubber.
I live and work on the east coast of Scotland with my young family and an ever expanding brood of chickens. When not at my drawing board I can often be found wandering the wild and windy beaches near our home.
I was lucky enough to complete an MA in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art (ARU) in 2015 - a course I would highly recommend to any aspiring illustrator/storyteller. My books have since been translated into six languages for publishers including:
Hodder Children's Books (Hachette UK)
Oxford University Press (UK)
Walker Books (UK)
Kaleidoscope (France)
Orecchio Acerbo Editore (Italy)
Peach Tree (USA)
Eerdlings (USA)
Ars Edition (Germany)
Jei Publishing (Korea)
AWARDS
CILIP Greenaway Medal 2018, nominated (A Story Like The Wind)
Award Nati per Leggere 2017, winner (Little One)
CILIP Greenaway Medal 2017, long-listed (Little One)
Klaus Flugge Award 2017, long-listed (Little One)
"Read It Again!" Cambridgeshire Children's Book Award 2017, shortlisted (Little One)
AOI Illustration New Talent Awards 2014, shortlisted.
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April 18, 2024
Une jolie découverte faite une nouvelle fois grâce à mon activité de recenseuse pour la fondation Battieuw-Schmidt.
Il s’agit de « Petits Éléphants », de Jo Weaver, publié aux éditions l’École des loisirs. L’un de mes coups de cœur 2023.
Dans sa collection Kaléidoscope, l’école des loisirs propose un magnifique album de Jo Weaver, traduit par Rose-Marie Vassallo.
L’autrice et illustratrice conte l’histoire d’Henri, un jeune éléphant ravi d’accueillir sa petite sœur au sein de la famille. Responsable, il se fait un devoir de lui apprendre à devenir un véritable éléphant. Mais la petite Céleste n’a qu’une seule envie,
s’amuser. Jusqu’au jour où…
Illustré par des visuels de toute beauté, porté par une palette de couleurs rappelant l’atmosphère de la savane et faisant la part belle aux jeux d’ombres, « Petits Éléphants » est la douce histoire d’une relation fraternelle.
Un récit qui rappelle que s’il est essentiel de se montrer responsable, il est tout aussi important de savoir s’amuser de temps en temps.
Dès 7 ans en lecture seule.
Il s’agit de « Petits Éléphants », de Jo Weaver, publié aux éditions l’École des loisirs. L’un de mes coups de cœur 2023.
Dans sa collection Kaléidoscope, l’école des loisirs propose un magnifique album de Jo Weaver, traduit par Rose-Marie Vassallo.
L’autrice et illustratrice conte l’histoire d’Henri, un jeune éléphant ravi d’accueillir sa petite sœur au sein de la famille. Responsable, il se fait un devoir de lui apprendre à devenir un véritable éléphant. Mais la petite Céleste n’a qu’une seule envie,
s’amuser. Jusqu’au jour où…
Illustré par des visuels de toute beauté, porté par une palette de couleurs rappelant l’atmosphère de la savane et faisant la part belle aux jeux d’ombres, « Petits Éléphants » est la douce histoire d’une relation fraternelle.
Un récit qui rappelle que s’il est essentiel de se montrer responsable, il est tout aussi important de savoir s’amuser de temps en temps.
Dès 7 ans en lecture seule.
September 1, 2025
A little elephant named Henry is delighted to welcome his baby sister Celeste to the world in this lovely picture book from English author/illustrator Jo Weaver. Determined to teach this new sibling everything there is to know about being an elephant, Henry is a little chagrined to discover that his sister has a will of her own, and is often more interested in play than in learning lessons. When her lighthearted exploration leads them away from the herd however, and they become lost in a dust storm, it turns out that Celeste has been listening after all, and that the two young elephants will need to put some of Henry's lessons to use...
Published in the UK in 20023, and not yet available here in the states, Henry's Little Sister is the fifth picture book I have read from this creator—the sixth, if you count Justin Anderson's Narwhal: The Arctic Unicorn , which Weaver illustrated—and is one I had to purchase, in order to read. It was worth it, offering the same heartwarming kind of family story in animal form as can be found in previous titles, and more gorgeous illustrations. While Little One , Little Whale and Little Tigers all featured the mother/child bond, and Bibi the grandmother/elder figure, this one explores the sibling relationship, showing both the joy and frustration of having a new baby in the family. I thought the balance struck, between needing to actually learn things—after all, if Celeste hadn't remembered what Henry told her about trumpeting when in trouble, the pair might not have been found by their mother so soon—and needing time to play and enjoy the world, was just right. The accompanying artwork, which looks to be done in graphite and then colored in in sepia tones that match the savannah setting, is simply gorgeous, and enhances the reading pleasure. Recommended to young animals lovers, to anyone looking for children's stories about siblings, and to fellow fans of this artist.
Afterthought: I may perhaps be reading too much into this, but I couldn't help but wonder whether Weaver named her baby elephant Celeste as a tribute to the Babar books, in which Queen Celeste was the eponymous elephant's wife, and the namesake of their city, Celesteville. If not, it's one elephantine coincidence!
Published in the UK in 20023, and not yet available here in the states, Henry's Little Sister is the fifth picture book I have read from this creator—the sixth, if you count Justin Anderson's Narwhal: The Arctic Unicorn , which Weaver illustrated—and is one I had to purchase, in order to read. It was worth it, offering the same heartwarming kind of family story in animal form as can be found in previous titles, and more gorgeous illustrations. While Little One , Little Whale and Little Tigers all featured the mother/child bond, and Bibi the grandmother/elder figure, this one explores the sibling relationship, showing both the joy and frustration of having a new baby in the family. I thought the balance struck, between needing to actually learn things—after all, if Celeste hadn't remembered what Henry told her about trumpeting when in trouble, the pair might not have been found by their mother so soon—and needing time to play and enjoy the world, was just right. The accompanying artwork, which looks to be done in graphite and then colored in in sepia tones that match the savannah setting, is simply gorgeous, and enhances the reading pleasure. Recommended to young animals lovers, to anyone looking for children's stories about siblings, and to fellow fans of this artist.
Afterthought: I may perhaps be reading too much into this, but I couldn't help but wonder whether Weaver named her baby elephant Celeste as a tribute to the Babar books, in which Queen Celeste was the eponymous elephant's wife, and the namesake of their city, Celesteville. If not, it's one elephantine coincidence!
October 19, 2023
This book is about an elephant who becomes a big brother to a little baby sister. Henry wants to teach her everything he knows about being an elephant, but his baby sister has other ideas and wants to play. Herny learns about encouragement, being patient and about understanding. He’s trying to teach her about being an elephant but all she wants to do is play, which finds them lost from their pack as a storm starts. They find difficult to see so they work together to help find their mummy.
Such a heartwarming story. Highly recommend this book for children who are going to have a sibling.
The illustrations are beautiful.
Such a heartwarming story. Highly recommend this book for children who are going to have a sibling.
The illustrations are beautiful.
August 9, 2023
L'école des loisirs prépare sa rentrée et c'est avec bonheur qu'on retrouve ainsi des auteurs cultes de son catalogue comme Jo Weaver. Ayant développé une certaine addictif à ses aventures animalière, je ne pouvais qu'être au rendez-vous.
Cette nouvelle aventure animalière de l'autrice ne m'a absolument pas déçue. Tout aussi belle, riche et singulière que les précédentes, elle offre un nouveau message tout aussi poignant de l'autrice pour les enfants qui la lisent et grandissent avec ses albums. Cette relation frère-soeur était adorable et ce décor de la savane africaine magique ! Je suis curieuse de voir qu'elle prochaine aventure elle nous réserve, dans quel environnement et avec quel animal !
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Cette nouvelle aventure animalière de l'autrice ne m'a absolument pas déçue. Tout aussi belle, riche et singulière que les précédentes, elle offre un nouveau message tout aussi poignant de l'autrice pour les enfants qui la lisent et grandissent avec ses albums. Cette relation frère-soeur était adorable et ce décor de la savane africaine magique ! Je suis curieuse de voir qu'elle prochaine aventure elle nous réserve, dans quel environnement et avec quel animal !
Avis complet : https://lesblablasdetachan.wordpress....
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