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Made by Raffi


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No. of pages 40

Published: 2015

Great for age 3-10 years

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Raffi is a shy boy who doesn t like noisy games and is often teased at school. But when he gets the idea of making a scarf for his dad s birthday he is full of enthusiasm, even though the other children think it is girly to knit. Then the day draws near for the school pageant, and there is one big problem no costume for the prince. And that s when Raffi has his most brilliant idea of all to make a prince s cape. On the day of the pageant, Raffi s cape is the star of the show.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2015 by Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd .

CRAIG POMRANZ is an internationally known singer and actor in New York, with a wide range of performance venues and a lively website. This is his first book. MARGARET CHAMBERLAIN is a well-respected illustrator of children's books. She lives in Dorset. Her books for Frances Lincoln are Has Anyone Seen Jack? (9781845077068), Look Out He's Behind You (9781845077341), Tales from Grimm (9780711213418), My Two Grannies (9781847800343) and My Two Grandads (9781847800602). Margaret Chamberlain has illustrated many books for children. She divides her time between Lyme Regis and London.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Usbby Oustanding International Books
This book was recognised by the Usbby Oustanding International Books.

Shortlisted for Little Rebel's Children's Book Award

 

"This book is for every child who has ever felt different."

 

"It's an excellent story, perceptive and thoughtful, about being confident with yourself, about not being swayed by others and doing what you think is right and handling opposition; family love is shown as vital too. It's good to be different!"

 

"looks special, very special indeed!"

"It's an excellent story, perceptive and thoughtful, about being confident with yourself, about not being swayed by others and doing what you think is right and handling opposition; family love is shown as vital too. It's good to be different!"

"Vibrant, affectionate and inclusive, this is a book which celebrates difference and shows that being creative is cool. A positive story to share with a group of children, it doesn't labour the message that everyone should be valued, whatever their talents."

"This book is for every child who has ever felt different."

"This picturebook should find a place on school library shelves. It provides useful material for individuals or small group discussions on diversity, as it celebrates diversity."

Shortlisted for Little Rebel's Children's Book Award

"A theme that has been tackled before of course, but Raffi wears its message lightly without resort to mawkishness or sentimentality. A delightful book to share with a KS1/younger KS2 class which should provoke interesting discussion."

 

 

"It is a funny colorful book with a serious message and will interest those who care about promoting diversity and embracing our differences, as well as all children seeking to fit in." - BroadwayWorld.com

 

"This book is for every child who has ever felt different." * Juno *

 

"This picturebook should find a place on school library shelves. It provides useful material for individuals or small group discussions on diversity, as it celebrates diversity." -- Jane Loder * The School Librarian *

 

"A theme that has been tackled before of course, but Raffi wears its message lightly without resort to mawkishness or sentimentality. A delightful book to share with a KS1/younger KS2 class which should provoke interesting discussion." * English Association *

 

"Vibrant, affectionate and inclusive, this is a book which celebrates difference and shows that being creative is cool. A positive story to share with a group of children, it doesn't labour the message that everyone should be valued, whatever their talents." * Reading Zone *

 

"Looks special, very special indeed!" * Rhino Reads *

 

"It's an excellent story, perceptive and thoughtful, about being confident with yourself, about not being swayed by others and doing what you think is right and handling opposition; family love is shown as vital too. It's good to be different!" * Parents in Touch *

 

"Raffi feels different from his classmates. He likes bright colors, he's smaller than everyone else, and he doesn't enjoy loud games. On an especially noisy day at recess, he sees his teacher knitting and is intrigued. She teaches him the basics and immediately he's hooked. Raffi is teased a little at first, but with the support of his parents and a lot of hard work, he wows his classmates with his talents by knitting an amazing purple cape for the prince in their class play. Many want a "Made by Raffi" original for themselves, and Raffi is excited to imagine his future as a fashion designer."

 

* BookRiot *