The Most Amazing Thing

 The Most Amazing Thing

Reviewed By  Grasshopper2       April 19, 2024

 

Author  Ian Hayward Robinson, illustrated by Matt Shanks

Distributor:      A&U Children's
ISBN:                 Ian Hayward Robinson, illustrated by Matt Shanks
Publisher:         A&U Children's
Release Date:   March 2024  

Website:    https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book 

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Henry was bored and went to speak to his Mum who was writing a chapter of her book. His Dad was polishing his telescope, and his sister was looking at her microscope. In desperation his mother told him to draw her something amazing. Henry had a blank piece of paper and no thoughts at all, even though some very funny pictures suggest otherwise.

Finally, his sister told him to look through her microscope and marvel at the tiny living blobs. “Henry didn’t feel full of life. He didn’t feel very amazing.” Again, the full-page illustration suggests otherwise. The author then took us on a journey of the mind, with Simon suggesting that we know things and we know what we know and what we don’t know, and that is amazing.

Henry visited his Dad and asked him about ‘amazing’. His father replied that the universe was amazing and showed him some sights which left Henry unmoved. When his Mum had a coffee break, Henry again mentioned that he couldn’t find anything amazing. His Mother told him that he was the most amazing thing. She said,” there is nobody in the world exactly like you.” Henry looked at himself and he felt …….”

Once Henry started to think about his potential, his mind, and his universe he felt the need to explore and develop himself. The Most Amazing Thing is a great introduction to help children look at themselves as individuals. The illustrations tell a great deal more of the story than the words convey.

Childrens