Mirror
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
No. of pages 48
Published: 2010
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.
There are 48 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 2010 by Walker Books Ltd .
Jeannie Baker was born in England, but has lived in Australia for many years. Her illustrations have appeared in various publications, including The Sunday Times. She is the author/artist of several picture books, including the awardwinning Where the Forest Meets the Sea and The Hidden Forest.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Indie Book Award
The Indie Book Awards is a literary award designed to recognize and celebrate the best independently published books across various genres. Established to promote the work of independent authors and publishers, the Indie Book Awards aim to highlight the creativity and diversity of voices in the literary landscape. The Indie Book Awards specifically aim to showcase the work of authors who publish independently, whether through self-publishing or small, independent presses.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Ages 7-10 Years
This book was recognised in the Ages 7-10 Years category by the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens.
Western Australian Premier's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Western Australian Premier's Book Award.
Australian Book Industry Award - Book Of the Year Younger Children
This book was recognised in the Book Of The Year Younger Children category of the Australian Book Industry Award . The award winners are selected by the ABIA Academy, comprising more than 250 publishers, booksellers, agents, media and industry representatives. Categories include : book of the year older children (ages 13+), book of the year younger children ages 7-12), children's picture book of the year (ages 0-6), small publishers children's book of the year.
Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books - Children
This book was recognised in the Children category of the Capitol Choices Noteworthy Books.
British Book Design & Production Award
This book was recognised by the British Book Design & Production Award.
Cbca Award - Book Of the Year
This book was recognised in the Book Of The Year category of the Cbca Award.
Middle East Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the Middle East Book Award.
Wayrba - Best Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Best Picture Book category of the Wayrba.
An engaging and educational picture book...spectacularly detailed. * Bookseller Buyer's Guide *
...a fascinating, engaging and educational picture book exploring the themes of culture and identity. -- Jeannie Baker * Bookseller *
Stunning! How else to describe Jeannie Baker's astonishing new picture book Mirror. -- Marilyn Brocklehurst * Bookseller *
...this is an important book about diversity that makes a lasting impression. -- Jake Hope * Bookseller *
A life-affirming work. * The Bookseller *
Mirror is the seasons most remarkable book...original and brilliantly executed. -- Kate Kellaway * The Observer *
Featured/recommended * The Boston Globe *
Uses the mirror metaphor to wordlessly explore our actions * Early Years Educator *
This is a book which demands to be shared and discussed. * Books for Keeps *