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Carol Thompson is one of Britain’s leading illustrators, with an international following and especially admired for her expressive yet realistic depiction of children and animals. Following a degree in Fashion and Printed Textiles from De Montfort University, she opted to become a freelance illustrator and designer. Her many picture books and board books for young children have been published all over the world. For Otter-Barry Books, she has illustrated Dianne Hofmeyr’s My Daddy is a Silly Monkey and Storm Dragon. Carol is a committee member of IBBY (UK), with a particular involvement in the IBBY Disability List. She lives near Leicester, UK.
<p>"A little hen finds herself living a life of space, grass, worms and friendship in this sweet story about animal care and animal rights."</p>
The Bookseller
<p>"The expressive and realistic analogue depiction of children and animals brings this picture book warmly to life."</p>
Achuka Book of the Day
<p>"With gentle storytelling and warm illustrations . Carol Thompson introduces 3 year olds to animal welfare, showing how a little care can make all the difference. It’s a charming story to read aloud."</p>
School Reading List
<p>"It's wonderful that a book like this will lead to curiosity for rescue hens and hopefully other animals, their basic care and needs, while instilling compassion towards those without a voice...I particularly liked the inclusion of the back page which leans into the topic of the 5 freedoms of animal welfare."</p>
- Founder, Give a Hen a Home CIC
It’s a hard life for the hens at their chicken farm, in the crowded cages, and one little hen becomes too tired to lay even one more egg.
But then – “We’ll take care of you, little hen. We’re taking you home with us!” What a difference!
Now there’s grass, worms, bugs, puddles, friends and – FREEDOM. The little hen is given a name – Gwen – and a rainbow coloured vest to keep her warm while her feathers grow back.
Little Gwen is so happy in her new home, and one day she gives everyone a wonderful surprise….
This delightful picture book with captivating illustrations is a perfect, gentle introduction to animal rights and well-being.
A perfect, gentle introduction to animal rights and well-being
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Carol Thompson is one of Britain’s leading illustrators, with an international following and especially admired for her expressive yet realistic depiction of children and animals. Following a degree in Fashion and Printed Textiles from De Montfort University, she opted to become a freelance illustrator and designer. Her many picture books and board books for young children have been published all over the world. For Otter-Barry Books, she has illustrated Dianne Hofmeyr’s My Daddy is a Silly Monkey and Storm Dragon. Carol is a committee member of IBBY (UK), with a particular involvement in the IBBY Disability List. She lives near Leicester, UK.